For what reasons might the conversion of these forests into shrimp ponds (see photo) prove to be unsustainable? Check all that apply. More solar energy will be utilized via photosynthesis from mangrove trees. Fewer nutrients will be recycled, partly due to less carbon dioxide being absorbed by mangrove trees. The loss of habitat and development of ponds will result in shrimp monocultures, thereby decreasing biodiversity.

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For what reasons might the conversion of these forests into shrimp ponds (see photo) prove to be unsustainable? Check all that apply.
More solar energy will be utilized via photosynthesis from mangrove trees.
Fewer nutrients will be recycled, partly due to less carbon dioxide being absorbed by mangrove trees.
The loss of habitat and development of ponds will result in shrimp monocultures, thereby decreasing biodiversity.
Transcribed Image Text:For what reasons might the conversion of these forests into shrimp ponds (see photo) prove to be unsustainable? Check all that apply. More solar energy will be utilized via photosynthesis from mangrove trees. Fewer nutrients will be recycled, partly due to less carbon dioxide being absorbed by mangrove trees. The loss of habitat and development of ponds will result in shrimp monocultures, thereby decreasing biodiversity.
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