The diagram below shows the land occupied by mangrove forests in various regions over 25 years. Which statement below best describes the trend shown in the graph?

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The diagram below shows the land occupied by mangrove forests in various regions over 25 years.

Which statement below best describes the trend shown in the graph?

 
Area (km²)
A
B
С
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
0
Southeast Asia
South America
South
W. & Central Africa
Asia
N. & Central America
Australia
E. & S. Africa
Region
Pacific Ocean
Middle East
Southeast Asia's mangroves increased in area during this time
period.
The land covered by mangroves has declined worldwide.
1980
1990
2000
| 2005
Australia has more mangrove forests than any other region on
Earth.
East Asia
Transcribed Image Text:Area (km²) A B С 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 0 Southeast Asia South America South W. & Central Africa Asia N. & Central America Australia E. & S. Africa Region Pacific Ocean Middle East Southeast Asia's mangroves increased in area during this time period. The land covered by mangroves has declined worldwide. 1980 1990 2000 | 2005 Australia has more mangrove forests than any other region on Earth. East Asia
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