It can be said that coastal habitats are actually ____.
A) increasing in area
B) disappearing at rates 2 to 10 times faster than tropical forests
C) maintaining a solid level of biodiversity
D) disappearing as fast as tropical forests
E) declining in many areas but rebounding in others

Question

It can be said that coastal habitats are actually ____.​
A) ​increasing in area
B) ​disappearing at rates 2 to 10 times faster than tropical forests
C) ​maintaining a solid level of biodiversity
D) ​disappearing as fast as tropical forests
E) ​declining in many areas but rebounding in others

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to numerous studies and reports, coastal habitats such as mangroves, salt marshes, and coral reefs are disappearing at rates 2 to 10 times faster than tropical forests due to human activities such as urbanization, pollution, and overfishing.

It Can Be Said That Coastal Habitats Are Actually ____