Here is the solution to the Grade 6 Reading Comprehension Worksheet on “Mangroves,” with clear, direct answers based on the passage:
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1. What are the mangroves and where do they cultivate?
> Mangroves are a unique group of large shrub-like plants that grow along tropical and sub-tropical shores. They cultivate (grow) in dense, submerged “forests” along shorelines, especially in areas with salty seawater that is too harsh for most other land plants.
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2. How do mangroves form?
> Mangroves form dense, submerged forests along shorelines. They achieve this by surviving in salty seawater — which most other plants cannot tolerate — through special adaptations like excreting salt through their leaves.
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3. Do mangroves have adaptive ability?
> Yes, mangroves have adaptive ability. They can survive in sea water that is too salty for other land plants by excreting salt through their leaves and roots.
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4. How do mangrove root systems serve as a nursery?
> Mangrove root systems serve as a nursery habitat for marine life. Their complex roots provide shelter and protection for young fish, crustaceans, and other sea creatures, helping them grow safely before moving into open waters.
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5. Which Central American country covers the highest area with mangrove?
> Belize is the Central American country that covers the highest area with mangrove. It has the highest overall percentage of forest cover from mangroves among all Central American countries.
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6. What was the study of World Wildlife Fund about the mangrove?
> The 2010 satellite-based study by the World Wildlife Fund observed that mangroves in Belize spread over 184,548 acres, which equals 3.4% of Belize’s total territory.
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✔ Summary: This worksheet tests reading comprehension by asking students to extract key facts from the text. All answers are directly supported by sentences in the passage. Students should practice locating specific details and rephrasing them clearly in their own words.
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