Climate Change and Oceans Quiz

Coral bleaching = Caused by warm water temperatures, leading to loss of coral color Coral reefs = Important ecosystems that protect land from bad weather and support diverse marine life Algae = Tiny organisms living in coral that provide food and color Ocean temperature regulation = Process through which oceans control Earth's temperature

Sea turtles = Depend on coral reefs for habitat and food Sharks = Rely on coral reefs as a habitat for living and hunting Fish = Depend on coral reefs for shelter and breeding grounds Whales = Use coral reefs for resting and nursing their young

Warmer oceans = Pose a threat to marine plants and animals by disrupting their habitats Ocean heat absorption = Leads to increased ocean temperatures and potential harm to marine life Coral reef destruction = Caused by coral bleaching due to rising water temperatures Carbon dioxide removal = Function of coral reefs that is negatively impacted by climate change

<p>Carbon dioxide removal = Critical role of coral reefs in recycling carbon dioxide Protection from bad weather = Function of coral reefs in shielding land from adverse weather conditions Biodiversity support = Role of coral reefs in providing habitat for a wide variety of marine species Algae symbiosis = Significance of algae in providing food and color for coral reefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Coral bleaching = Process in which coral loses its color due to the death of algae Algae symbiosis = Mutually beneficial relationship between coral and tiny organisms providing food and color Biodiversity support = Role of coral reefs in sustaining a wide variety of marine life Ocean temperature regulation = Function of oceans in controlling Earth's temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers