Reef Rescue

How does the reef help humans according to the article?

• Provides food, jobs, and beach time.

• Provides medicine, food, and jobs.

• Makes them happy

• Looks good.

Why is the Great Barrier Reef under too much stress?

• Too many tourists come to see it.

• There are too many animals eating fish from it.

• Air and water pollution, plus fishing nets and other boats damage the reef.

• The "green zones" make it happen.

Coral is actually what?

• plant material

• rock

• Debris (things left over) from the fish in the ocean

• Tiny sea animals that leave their hard shells behind when they die.

What are "green zones"?

• Areas off limits to fisherman and boats.

• Areas off limits to tourists and researchers.

• Areas were there are lots of algae, plants, and plankton in the water.

• Areas were there is a lot of food for the fish to eat

What is coral bleaching caused by?

• By pollution in the water.

• By people spending too much time in the water.

• By over fishing.

• By warmer water temperatures

Why are fishman upset about the reef rescue plan?

• Because they rely on the reef for their jobs.

• They aren't upset about it, it'll mean more fish for them.

• Because they will have to work too hard.

• Because they don't think the plan will work.

What is Austrailia's greatest national treasure?

• The kangaroo.

• The surfers

• The Great White Shark.

• The Great Barrier Reef.

The Great Barrier Reef resembles what? According to the article.

• A gem in the middle of the ocean.

• A fish heaven.

• An underwater garden.

• A perfect spot.

Where do coral reefs form?

• In deep water.

• In warm water that is not very deep.

• In cool water near islands.

• Almost any where in the oceans.

The Great Barrier Reef is where?

• Hawaii

• Somewhere in Polynesia

• The ocean around Australia.

• In the Pacific ocean close to the Phillipines.