This Wetland Coastal Area Occurs

question 67

Multiple Choice

This wetland coastal area occurs:

• A) between 30ºN and 30ºS latitude.
• B) in coastal areas with low wave energy.
• C) in coastal areas that do not experience seasonal killing frosts.
• D) All of the above conditions control the distribution of this type of coastal wetland.
• E) Only A and B determine the distribution of this type of wetland.

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