The Great Barrier Reef

What is one way coral is different from a rock?

• Coral is alive, but a rock is not

• Coral is always blue, but rocks are not

• Coral floats, but rocks sink

• Coral is made of metal, but rocks are not

How old is the Great Barrier Reef?

• About 8,000 years old

• About 1,000 years old

• About 500 years old

• About 20,000 years old

Why is too much fishing bad for the Reef?

• It makes the water dirty

• It is not good for the Reef

• It brings more boats

• It helps the coral grow

What do many people collect when they dive into the water at the Reef?

• Shells

• Coral

• Fish

• Sand

Why do people put on sunscreen before swimming?

• To protect their skin from the sun

• To swim faster

• To see underwater

• To feed the fish

What does hotter air cause?

• Colder water

• Hotter water

• Cleaner water

• More rain

What is one effect of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef?

• It helps coral grow

• It makes the water too hot

• It brings more fish

• It makes the water cleaner

What is happening to the number of fish in the Reef?

• More fish are living in the Reef

• Less fish are living in the Reef

• The number of fish is staying the same

• Fish are getting bigger

Why is the Great Barrier Reef important?

• It is the biggest coral reef

• It is the tallest mountain

• It is the coldest place

• It is the driest desert

Which page contains a photograph related to sunscreen spray?

• Page 9

• Page 2

• Page 4

• Page 7