What is the main focus of Richard Vevers' work?

• Studying desert ecosystems

• Researching mountain glaciers

• Exploring outer space

• Documenting the oceans' reefs

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What is the XL Catlin Seaview Survey project aimed at?

• Revealing the oceans to the world

• Exploring outer space

• Mapping underground caves

• Documenting forest ecosystems

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What is the significance of coral reefs according to the text?

• Source of food and income for over 500 million people

• Used for oil drilling purposes

• Source of freshwater for coastal communities

• Main habitat for polar bears

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What is the main cause of coral bleaching as explained in the text?

• Rising ocean temperatures

• Overfishing

• Underwater volcanic eruptions

• Pollution from plastic waste

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What is the unique feature of corals that makes them different from other life forms?

• Ability to build their own environments

• Ability to change colors instantly

• Ability to fly

• Ability to survive without sunlight

What is the main cause of coral bleaching according to the text?

• Overfishing

• Natural disasters

• Pollution

• Global climate change

What percentage of the corals on the Great Barrier Reef died in a single year?

• 10%

• 40%

• 20%

• 29%

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What event caused a lot of cold water and rain to come to the Southern Great Barrier Reef?

• Tsunami

• Tornado

• Hurricane Winston

• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What did the corals in New Caledonia do that was different during the bleaching event?

• They turned black

• They grew larger

• They started glowing

• They disappeared

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What did the team resort to after abandoning the time-lapse cameras at Lizard Island?

• Manual underwater time-lapses

• Aerial photography

• Satellite imaging

• Drone footage