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    Question

    The forests which act as barriers against cyclones are :

    A Alpine forests Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Monsoon forests Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Mangrove forests Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Evergreen forests Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

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    Mangrove Forest acts as barriers against cyclones and other natural disasters like tidal waves and tropical storms. They protect habitats, animal and human beings living in area where Mangrove forests are found in bulk. They also control tide of water and also help controls soil erosion. Mangrove Forest are found in intertidal zone where a group of trees and shrubs form a dense area that require slow-moving water supply. These forests only grow at moderate to high temperature areas like tropical and subtropical latitudes near the equator

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