4.1.3 - Lagoons and Backwaters
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What is a lagoon?
💡 Hint: Think about a small bay-like water area.
Name one crop that benefits from lagoon water.
💡 Hint: Consider the staple food crop of India.
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What is the primary type of water found in lagoons?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of brackish and where it's commonly found.
True or False: Lagoons are important solely for fishing.
💡 Hint: Consider the various benefits that lagoons provide.
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Analyze how climate change could affect the salinity levels in lagoons and propose frameworks for sustainable management.
💡 Hint: Consider the broader effects of climate change beyond just temperature.
Evaluate a local lagoon's socioeconomic impact versus its environmental importance. Create a balanced report.
💡 Hint: Think about how these two aspects can sometimes conflict but also complement each other.
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