The World of Coral Reefs

What is the main idea of the text?

• Coral reefs are really a group of animals
• Coral reefs are important food for people
• Coral reefs bring visitors to island and beaches
• Coral reefs need to be protected for the enviornmenet

Which detail supports the main idea?

• "The hard part breaks away and the reef disappears"
• " The waves push the water back and forth"
• "The coral reef is an important part of the food chain"
• These visitors help bring money into these areas

Which detail supports the fact that animals depend on coral reefs to live?

• Large animals make their homes in coral reefs
• Some animals use coral reefs as a place to rest or find food
• The greatest amounts of sunlight can be found near coral reefs
• Animals prefer to swim near and around coral reefs because of their beauty

Which statement from the text supports the idea that coral reefs are beautiful?

• "Reefs can be made of sand or rock, or they can be made of coral
• "There are coral reefs near Hawaii and Florida"
• "The scientist say that nearly one out of every four of all ocean animals use the coral reef"
• "Many reefs are brightly colored, and there are many different kinds of plants and animals that live there"

Which detail supports the fact that coral reefs are disappearing?

• The coral reefs grow well in shallow water
• Many people have jobs because of coral reefs
• Plants called plankton and algae grow on coral reefs
• Animals that make up coral are being killed because of pollution