Coral Reef Biodiversity Quiz

What is the term used to describe the variety of life in coral reefs?

• Marineology

• Reefology

• Coralology

• Biodiversity

Name one type of coral reef biodiversity hotspot.

• Arctic Tundra

• Amazon Rainforest

• Coral Triangle

• Sahara Desert

What are some examples of invertebrates found in coral reefs?

• dolphins, sharks, and whales

• sea stars, sea urchins, jellyfish, and octopuses

• penguins, seals, and sea lions

• seahorses, clownfish, and angelfish

Explain the importance of coral reef biodiversity to the ecosystem.

• The loss of coral reef biodiversity has no effect on the ecosystem

• Coral reefs have no impact on the ecosystem

• Coral reefs provide habitat for a wide variety of marine species, which contributes to the overall health and balance of the ecosystem.

• Coral reef biodiversity only benefits a few species

What are some threats to coral reef biodiversity?

• Overfishing, pollution, climate change, hurricanes, and disease

• Deforestation

• Alien invasion

• Oil spills

How do coral reefs contribute to global biodiversity?

• By creating an environment unsuitable for marine life

• By reducing the number of marine species in the ocean

• By providing habitat for a wide variety of marine species

• By causing the extinction of many marine species

What role do algae play in coral reef biodiversity?

• Algae contribute to the destruction of coral reefs

• Algae compete with coral for resources

• Algae have no impact on coral reef biodiversity

• Algae provide food and habitat for marine species

Describe the relationship between coral and other marine organisms in a reef ecosystem.

• Coral provides habitat and food for a variety of marine organisms in a reef ecosystem.

• Coral has no interaction with other marine organisms in a reef ecosystem.

• Coral competes with other marine organisms for space and resources in a reef ecosystem.

• Coral preys on other marine organisms in a reef ecosystem.

How can human activities impact coral reef biodiversity?

• Human activities can impact coral reef biodiversity by destroying habitats, introducing invasive species, and causing coral bleaching.

• Human activities can have no impact on coral reef biodiversity

• Coral reef biodiversity is not affected by human activities

• Human activities can increase coral reef biodiversity