Understanding Coral Bleaching

What organization is associated with the Coral Reef Watch program?

• 
  NOAA

• 
  WWF

• NASA

• UNESCO

Which of the following is not a direct cause of coral bleaching?

• 
  Ocean warming

• Ocean acidification

• 
  Pollution

• Solar flares

What is the primary cause of the current global coral bleaching event?

• 
  Invasive species

• 
  Overfishing

• Ocean warming

• Pollution

Approximately what percentage of ocean life depends on coral reefs at some point?

• 75%

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

Coral reefs are compared to which terrestrial ecosystem due to their biodiversity?

• Rainforest

• Tundra

• Deserts

• Coral Reefs

What is the estimated annual contribution of coral reefs to the US economy?

• 3 Million

• 3 Billion

• 300 Million

• 10 million

What percentage of storm energy can coral reefs attenuate during events like hurricanes?

• 50%

• 70%

• 100%

• 90%

A bleached coral is not necessarily dead. What condition is essential for its recovery?

• 
  Lower water temperatures

• 
  More algae in the water

• Increased sunlight

• 
  Higher water temperatures