The Great Barrier Reef

Where is the Great Barrier Reef Located?

• The United States

• Antarctica

• Australia

• Asia

The Great Barrier Reef can be seen from space.

• True

• False

There are 4000 types in the Great Barrier Reef. Who am I?

• shrimp

• whale

• mollusc

What are coral reefs often compared to?

• forests

• gardens

• rainforests

• deserts

Coral reefs are endangered by

• climate change

• overfishing

• pollution

• all of the above

Coral reefs are home to how many species?

• thousands

• billions

• hundreds

• millions

What is the largest coral reef on the planet?

• Rainbow Reef, Fiji

• Great Chago Archipelago, Indian Ocean

• Amazon Reef, Brazil

• Great Barrier Reef, Australia

What is the biggest economic benefit of coral reefs?

• filtration
• habitat
• tourism
• protection of shoreline

What are the two types of corals?

• plant/animal
• spring/fall
• fringing/barrier
• hard/soft

What is the hard structure that provides the foundation for the reef?

• limestone
• sandstone
• concrete
• granite