Which of the Following Is an Example of a Coastal

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a coastal wetland?

• A) playa lake
• B) mangrove swamp
• C) saltwater marsh
• D) both mangrove swamp and saltwater marsh
• E) playa lake, mangrove swamp, and saltwater marsh

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Definitions:

Nitrogen

A chemical element with symbol N and atomic number 7, which is a critical component of all living cells, notably in proteins and nucleic acids.

Denitrification

A microbial process that converts nitrate in the soil to nitrogen gas, releasing it into the atmosphere and reducing soil fertility.

Nitrification

A microbiological process by which ammonia is oxidized to nitrate ions, an essential step in the nitrogen cycle.

Nitrogen Fixation

The process by which atmospheric nitrogen is converted into a form usable by plants, often facilitated by bacteria.