Coral Reefs

What are coral reefs often compared to?

• forests

• rainforests

• gardens

• deserts

Coral reefs are endangered by...

• climate change

• pollution

• overfishing

• all of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What causes coral bleaching?

• oil spills

• overfishing

• warmer water temperatures

• red tide

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the largest coral reef on the planet

• Rainbow Reef, Fiji

• Amazon Reef, Brazil

• Arch Reef, Florida

• Great Barrier Reef, Australia

What builds up over time to form a reef?

• Sand

• Fishbones

• Coral skeletons

• Rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What are the two kinds of coral?

• Blue and yellow

• Hard and soft

• Hard and slimy

• Soft and delicate

Are corals an animal?

• Yes

• No

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

In the underwater ecosystem, the plants and animals DON'T work together

• True

• False

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NGSS.3-LS2-1

What animal are coral related to?

• Jellyfish

• whales

• octopus

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

how many centimeters do corals grow in a year?

• 2 Centimeters

• 0 Centimeters

• 5 Centimeters

• 1 Meter

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5