Mangrove trees grow in swampy salt water along ________.

A. tropical coasts
B. crests of coral reefs
C. areas of extreme evaporation and high salinity
D. coasts with heavy surf
E. temperate coasts


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank with correct word.

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