Which of the Following Are Examples of a Coastal Wetland

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following are examples of a coastal wetland?

• A)Playa lake and mangrove swamp.
• B)Mangrove swamp and barrier island.
• C)Saltwater marsh and sand dune complex.
• D)Mangrove swamp and saltwater marsh.

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Definitions:

Thunderhead

A large, towering cumulonimbus cloud associated with thunderstorms and severe weather conditions.

Cold Front

A leading edge of a cooler mass of air, replacing (at ground level) a warmer mass of air, which can lead to dramatic changes in weather conditions.

Rain Shadow Effect

A climatic phenomenon where a mountain range causes precipitation on one side, creating a dry area on the leeward side due to the blocking of rain-producing weather systems.

Tornadoes

are violently rotating columns of air that are in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud, known for causing significant destruction.