Fun facts about Mangroves
What type of plant is a Mangrove?
A tree/shrub
What is one of the major issues that can be seen with not only Mangroves but many other plants?
A very common method to help save the environment is? Hint- instead of throwing trash away
Recycle!
How many years old is our Earth?
About 4.5 billion years old!
In the ground I am nothing, but give me time and I'll be something. What am I?
A seed
What type of water do Mangroves live in?
Salt water
Many humans enjoy doing this activity which can actually be a huge harm to plants that live in water
Overfishing
What is a way you can directly clean up the environment? (Hint- think of where you go to swim in summer time)
A Beach Cleanup!
What's the percentage of water on this Earth?
70%
What kind of tree can you carry in your hand?
A palm
What do they store large amounts of?
Carbon Dioxide
This activity, involving trash, is very discouraged for its harm to the environment
Littering
What is a way to use google to help educate you?
RESEARCH ABOUT MANGROVES!
What country has the most diverse animal species?
Brazil
I always run but never walk, often murmur, never talk, have a bed but never sleep, have a mouth but never eat. What am I?
A river!
What creatures can you find the most of in Mangroves?
Shrimp
Many companies are releasing harmful substances into our earth, what is this called?
Pollution
What is a way to volunteer in order to help mangroves?
Go to your nearest nature center and help around!
What animal has the largest population on Earth?
Chickens
The strongest chains will not bind it. Ditch and rampart will not slow it down. A thousand soldiers cannot beat it, it can knock down trees with a single bush.
Wind
Where can Mangroves be found?
In tropical/subtropical areas such as Florida!
This is a difficult one! What is it called when humans clean out the bed of water by scooping out "waste" when its really good natural resources?
Dredging
What is a way to help involve your community into these issues?
Make a petition
What Country has the most endangered species?
Madagascar
What has roots that nobody sees,
Is taller than trees,
Up, up it goes,
Yet it never grows?
A mountain!