5 Questions
Oceans do an excellent job of controlling the temperature on Earth, but climate change means that the oceans are taking in the extra heat from the planet. So as the planet gets warmer, so do the ______
oceans
An example of this is the coral ______. Coral reef ecosystems are important for lots of reasons
reefs
Lots of animals like sea turtles, sharks and many kinds of fish live on the reef and without it, many of these plants and animals would ______
die
But, when the water gets too warm (more than 29°C) the algae stop making food and ______
die
This means that the coral loses its colour and turns ______. This is called 'bleaching'
white
Test your knowledge about the impact of climate change on oceans and marine life with this quiz. Explore the effects of rising ocean temperatures on coral reefs and other marine ecosystems, and learn about the importance of ocean conservation.
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