{"id":75556,"date":"2024-04-20T12:18:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:18:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=75556"},"modified":"2024-04-20T12:18:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T12:18:33","slug":"coastal-wetlands-and-mangroves-play-a-crucial-role-as","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/coastal-wetlands-and-mangroves-play-a-crucial-role-as\/","title":{"rendered":"Coastal wetlands and mangroves play a crucial role as:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\r\n    <!-- Check if it's an AMP page -->\r\n            <!-- Non-AMP version -->\r\n        <div class=\"mcq-container\" data-quiz-id=\"quizState_6a9731ec3e9fd\">\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option1\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Breeding grounds for fish                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option2\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Nutrient-rich habitats                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option3\" data-is-correct=\"false\">\r\n                    Natural filters                <\/div>\r\n                                            <div class=\"option\" data-option-key=\"option4\" data-is-correct=\"true\">\r\n                    All of the above                <\/div>\r\n                            \r\n            <!-- Feedback messages for non-AMP -->\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"wrong\">Answer is Right!<\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"feedback\" data-feedback=\"right\">Answer is Wrong!<\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <script>\r\n        document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\r\n            var containers = document.querySelectorAll('.mcq-container');\r\n\r\n            containers.forEach(function(container) {\r\n                var options = container.querySelectorAll('.option');\r\n                var feedbackSelect = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"select\"]');\r\n                var feedbackWrong = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"wrong\"]');\r\n                var feedbackRight = container.querySelector('[data-feedback=\"right\"]');\r\n\r\n                options.forEach(function(option) {\r\n                    option.addEventListener('click', function() {\r\n                        var selectedOption = option.getAttribute('data-option-key');\r\n                        var isCorrect = option.getAttribute('data-is-correct') === 'true';\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Remove previous selections\r\n                        options.forEach(function(opt) {\r\n                            opt.classList.remove('correct', 'incorrect');\r\n                        });\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Add the correct\/incorrect class\r\n                        if (isCorrect) {\r\n                            option.classList.add('correct');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = false;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = true;\r\n                        } else {\r\n                            option.classList.add('incorrect');\r\n                            feedbackRight.hidden = true;\r\n                            feedbackWrong.hidden = false;\r\n                        }\r\n\r\n                        \/\/ Hide select feedback\r\n                        feedbackSelect.hidden = true;\r\n                    });\r\n                });\r\n            });\r\n        });\r\n        <\/script>\r\n    \r\n    <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: <strong>d) All of the above<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Coastal wetlands and mangroves play a crucial role as breeding grounds for fish, nutrient-rich habitats, and natural filters.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Breeding grounds for fish:<\/strong> Coastal wetlands and mangroves provide a safe and sheltered environment for fish to spawn and grow. The roots of mangroves provide a place for fish to lay their eggs, and the muddy sediment in these areas is rich in nutrients that help fish larvae grow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutrient-rich habitats:<\/strong> Coastal wetlands and mangroves are also important habitats for other marine life, such as shellfish, crabs, and shrimp. The muddy sediment in these areas is rich in nutrients that these animals need to survive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural filters:<\/strong> Coastal wetlands and mangroves also help to protect the coastline from erosion and flooding. 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