Question 15Answer in 250 words, 15 marksGS1GS1

What are the geographical factors responsible for mangrove vegetation in India? How does climate change pose a threat to mangrove vegetation in India? (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

Introduction

Mangroves in delta are found across 19 located states and Untizen territories.

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Main Body

Geographical factors for mangrove vegetation location: Inter tidal areas, Waterlogged areas, Lagoon fields, Backwaters, Mud flats, Coastal lakes. These factors identified: location factors, geographical factors. Mangroves associated with: Khakdar, biodiversity, mangrove forest division.

Factors for geographical distribution with examples from major river mouths: Krishna, Godavari, Brahmani, Narmada, Mahanadi. Sundarbans and mangrove forest locations across coast. Specific locations: River mouth (Nila, Mahanadi, Cauvery), Cauvery (Sundaram, Narmada), Mud flats (Rann of Kutch), Laying coast (Munsel flood, Kavela), Lagoon lake (Vembanad), Coastal lake (Pulicat), Bariwaters (Indarnesh).

— Kush Motwani · AIR 11

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Conclusion

Climate change threats to mangroves: 1) Coastal erosion in mangrove island Kerala. 2) Deforestation of mangroves. 3) Coastal water intrusion. 4) Aversion uninhabitable for viviparus reproduction.

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Diagram

Flow diagram showing: Mangrove locations (Inter tidal areas, Waterlogged, Lagoon, Soil river, Mud lying coasts) → Location factors → Geographical factors; Connected to Khakdar and Biodiversity/Mangrove forest Division

Identifies specific geographical locations of mangroves
References coastal and deltaic ecosystems
Mentions biodiversity connection

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Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world

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Mangrove Vegetation - Geographical Factors

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