Saving Indonesia's Coral Reefs

What are some causes of coral bleaching?

• ocean temperatures below freezing, excessive rain and flooding

• warmer ocean temperatures, pollution, deforestation, and destructive fishing practices

According to the text, what is one example of how human activities out of the water put stress on coral reefs in the water?

• Cutting down trees causes more erosion, which leads sediment to enter the reefs.

• Large numbers of tourists swim in the ocean and scare away the fish that live in the reefs.

What is the main idea of this text?

• The coral reefs of Indonesia are an important part of their economy and ecosystem but are at risk because of humans extracting the natural color from the coral reefs and using it as dye for clothing.

• The coral reefs of Indonesia are an important part of their economy and ecosystem but are at risk because of human activities that impact the environmental conditions.

“These reefs are incredibly important to the nation. The reefs are teeming with thousands of species of fish. Fish from the reefs are an important source of animal protein for people across Indonesia.”

As used in this excerpt, what does the word "source" most closely mean?

• color picture made using a camera

• place from which someone can get something

• something that gives someone information

• feeling that something is dangerous

Would you want to travel to a coral island for your "Island Project"?

• Yes! I love coral islands.

• No, I miss volcanic islands. Bring back volcanoes.

• I am still making up my mind.