Reefs

–Most coral reefs today are between ________ years old.

• 500 and 1,000

• 5 and 10

• 5,000 and 10,000

• nobody knows

There are more than _______ different types of hard coral around the world.

• 2

• 1,00000000

• 632

• 800

What color are healthy corals?

• White

• Brown

• Black

• Bright colors (like pink, purple, yellow)

Approximately what percentage of the ocean floor do coral reefs cover?

• 1%

• 10%

• 50%

• 25%

Why are coral reefs important for humans?

• They provide food and medicine

• • They protect coastlines from storms

• They are a source of tourism

• All of the above

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Which of the following animals is often found living in coral reefs?

• Polar bears

• Clownfish

• Penguins

• Wolves

Reef structures serve as natural breakwaters which minimize wave impacts from storms like cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons.

• TRUE

• FALSE

are the home of the different types of fish, invertebrates, and sea mammals.

• Coral Refs

• Corral Reefs

• Coral Reefs

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Marine plants and animals researched Coral Reefs as a potential source of medicine.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Their objective is to restore coral reefs that had been damaged both by man-made and natural disasters.

• Waves for Water

• RVS 4 Star Mariculture Coral Farm

• Greenpeace Philippines

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