Coral Reefs 1

What do staghorn and star corals use to get energy?

• Plankton
• Zooxanthellae
• Algae
• Sponges

What is a producer in the coral reef ecosystem?

• Grouper
• Sponge
• Coral zooxanthellae
• Snapper

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Which organism is a filter feeder?

• Grouper
• Parrotfish
• Sponge
• Turtle

Which organism is a grazer?

• Snapper
• Sponge
• Turtle
• Grouper

Which is a predator in the coral reef?

• Parrotfish
• Grouper
• Sponge
• Algae

What happens to corals in cloudy water?

• They grow faster
• They get more energy
• They bleach
• They make less energy

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What happened to coral cover from 1977 to 2012?

• Increased to 80%
• Stayed the same
• Declined to 10%
• Doubled

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What does coral bleaching mean?

• Coral is healthy
• Coral grows quickly
• Coral loses zooxanthellae
• Coral turns black

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What happens when the ocean pH drops (more acidic)?

• Coral grows
• Algae declines
• Coral declines
• Fish increase

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What causes a reef to be overgrown with algae?

• Too many turtles
• Low light
• Sea urchin disease
• Cold water

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