GEOGRAPHY FORM FOUR 2021 (2)

Which latitudes are conducive to coral growth

• O degrees to 10 degrees N and S

• 10 degrees to 20 degrees N and S

• 0 degrees to 30 degrees N and S

• 30 degrees to 30 degrees N and S

Which is NOT a condition for coral growth

• warm temperatures, about 27⁰

• fresh or silt laden water

• shallow sunlit water

• water with normal salinity

" A reef lying parallel to the coast but separated from it by a wide lagoon" This refers to a/an

• fringing reef

• barrier reef

• uplifted reef

• atoll

Which can be considered to be benefits of coral reefs

(i) Tourism

(ii) Employment enhancement

(iii) Coral mining

(iv) Fishing

• (i) (ii) (iii)

• (ii) (iii)

• (i) to (iv)

• (i) (ii) (iv)

Which is NOT TRUE of corals

• shallow sunlit water is required for their growth

• atolls are circular in appearance

• some coral reefs are found close to shore and separated by narrow lagoons

• cold currents favour their growth

The picture is showing a

• fringing reef

• barrier reef

• uplifting reef

• atoll

The picture is showing a

• fringing reef

• barrier reef

• uplifting reef

• atoll

The following are global threats to coral reefs, except

• fertilizer run off

• tourists trampling on corals

• restrictions on live coral souvenirs

• siltation

Which is NOT a way how damage to coral reefs can be prevented

• public awareness

• better farming practices

• walking gently on corals

• coastal conservation

Which of the following islands is a result of coral formations

• St. Vincent

• Grenada

• Barbados

• St. Lucia