Coral Reefs

Which coral is most hurt by the increase of storms?

• Pillar Coral

• Table coral

• Star coral

• Staghorn coral

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What are some threats that coral reefs face?

• Physical damage

• Pollution

• sedimentation runoff

• destructive fishing practices & gear

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Why do we need to save coral reefs?

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Which of the images displays a healthy reef ecosystem?

• a

• b

• c

• d

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What is the most likely cause of coral bleaching?

• Increased storm intensity

• Abnormally high water temperatures

• Ocean acidification

• Excess nutrients

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Which of the following corals is more resistant to storm damage?

• Staghorn Coral

• Boulder star coral

• Pillar coral

• Table coral

What are the signs of coral dying?

• Bleaching

• overgrown seaweed

• discoloration

• Vibrant colors

How do corals obtain their color and nutrients?

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If the hawksbill sea turtles and queen angelfish are removed, which organism is most likely to benefit?

• Staghorn corals

• star corals

• sponges

• algae

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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Why are corals considered to be animals and not plants?

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