Coral Reef Competition and Growth

The blue line in the graph represents

• Sea surface temperature (Fahrenheit), September average

• Average rainfall (inches), September

• Air temperature (Celsius), September average

• Ocean salinity (ppt), September average

A possible consequence of exceeding the coral bleaching point is

• Coral bleaching

• Increased fish population

• Enhanced coral growth

• Decreased water temperature

The main topic of the graph is

• Bleaching Point and ocean temperatures

• Coral reef biodiversity

• Ocean acidification levels

• Marine species migration patterns

Abiotic Factor

• Temperature

• Photosynthesis

• Soil Nutrients

• Animal Behavior

Relationship of coral with zooxanthellae

• Symbiotic

• Parasitic

• Commensal

• Mutualistic

A major factor that does not influence reef growth.

• Temperature

• Salinity

• Color

• Light

Both the Phylum Porifera and Phylum Cnidaria belong to the Kingdom

• Plantae

• Fungi

• Animalia

• Protista

The independent variable in the graph is

• Year

• Temperature

• Population

• Sales

The main environmental concern highlighted by the graph is

• Rising ocean temperatures affecting coral reefs

• Increased plastic pollution in oceans

• Deforestation leading to habitat loss

• Overfishing depleting fish stocks

The significance of the coral bleaching point is

• Indicates the temperature at which coral bleaching occurs

• Represents the depth at which corals thrive

• Marks the time of year when corals reproduce

• Shows the level of pollution in the water