Coral reef ecosystems are generally found in tropical oceans.

• True

• False

The Coral Triangle is comprised of five countries.

• True

• False

Coral reefs are made up of tiny plants known as coral polyps.

• True

• False

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Coral polyps eat algae and small animals called planktons.

• True

• False

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Coral polyps have tiny, tentacle-like arms that they use for eating.

• True

• False

Based on the food web, which is a producer?

• turtle grass

• shrimp

• clownfish

• nurse shark

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On the food web, which is considered a herbivore?

• nurse shark

• golde algae

• turtle grass

• sea turtle

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Based on the food web, where does the turtle grass gets its food or energy?

• sea coral

• sea turtle

• shrimp

• sun

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Coral reefs are homes to nearly 25% of life in the ocean.

• True

• False

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Coral reefs minimize the impact of rough waves.

• True

• False