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What type of water is typically found in Coastal wetlands?

  1. Only freshwater.
  2. Saline or brackish water.
  3. Purely desalinated water.
  4. Water with varying salinity levels.

    Aii, iv

    Biii only

    Cii only

    Di, iii

    Answer:

    A. ii, iv

    Read Explanation:

    • These wetlands may be classified into two categories

    • Inland wetlands

    • Coastal wetlands

    • Inland wetlands which occur in land contain freshwater.

    • Eg: Bogs, Swamps

    • Coastal wetlands which occur near the coast and contain saline or brakish water.

    • Eg: Mangrove swamps, Mangrove Forests


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