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Question
- Identify the type of forest shown in the photograph.
- Write two characteristics of this type of forest.
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Solution
1. Tidal or Mangrove forest.
2. Characteristics of Tidal or Mangrove forest.
- The forests are dense and the trees have hardwood.
- Trees have stilt type supporting roots to take in oxygen.
- Leaves are glossy and evergreen.
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