Australian vs. French Coral Reef Preservation

Which two countries did our article compare?

• France & Australia

• Australia & Bahamas

• France & Bahamas

• Costa Rica & Bahamas

What is the numerical value of The Great Barrier Reef?

• US $50.3 billion

• US $34.5 billion

• US $52.3 billion

• US $11 billion

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What is one threat to the coral reefs?

• Flooding

• Sharks

• Overpopulation

• Coral Bleaching

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What is one benefit coral reefs provide for the world?

• Habitat for hundreds of marine organisms

• Source of energy

• Source of food

• Cool sea temperature

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What year was the Marie Protected Areas Agency (AAMP) formed?

• 2003

• 2006

• 1998

• 2001

True or False: French Polynesia has the area with the least healthy coral reefs.

• True

• False

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Which chemical do coral reefs absorb?

• Hydrogen Gas

• Chlorine

• Carbon dioxide

• Methane gas

What is Coral Bleaching?

• Bleach being poured into the ocean

• Poisonous coral reefs

• Coral turning white for the winter

• Overheated or polluted coral loses their algae, leaving a white skeleton

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True or False: Australia began focusing on its marine preservation long before France.

• True

• False

About how many species are known to be living in The Great Barrier Reef?

• 5,000 species

• 9,000 species

• 12,000 species

• 1,000 species