Coral Reefs: The Rainforests of the Sea

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What percentage of the ocean floor do coral reefs make up?

50%

25%

0.1% (correct)

75%

Which reef is the largest and over 1,200 miles long off the Queensland coast?

Caribbean Reef

Florida Reef

Great Barrier Reef (correct)

Australia Reef

What is the approximate annual tourism value of Florida's reef?

$6.3 billion (correct)

$4.5 billion

$2 billion

$10 billion

How do activities like snorkeling and diving affect coral reefs?

They can damage reefs Signup and view all the answers

What do harmful plants like algae depend on to grow faster and damage coral reefs?

Pollutants in the water Signup and view all the answers

How can pollution from Mississippi or Mexico affect the reefs in Florida?

Through increasing disease risk and slowing coral growth Signup and view all the answers

What is a major consequence of increased carbon dioxide levels in the ocean due to climate change?

Elevated sea temperature Signup and view all the answers

How do coral reefs contribute to the economy of many communities?

By providing wide opportunities for fishing and thus offering food for over a billion people Signup and view all the answers

What impact does overfishing have on coral reef areas according to the text?

It results in fewer important reef species in many locations Signup and view all the answers

How can individual actions like using less water or riding a bike instead of driving a car contribute to protecting ecosystems?

By potentially helping to safeguard some of the world's most beautiful ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What percentage of the ocean floor do coral reefs make up?

Which reef is the largest and over 1,200 miles long off the Queensland coast?

What is the approximate annual tourism value of Florida's reef?

How do activities like snorkeling and diving affect coral reefs?

What do harmful plants like algae depend on to grow faster and damage coral reefs?

How can pollution from Mississippi or Mexico affect the reefs in Florida?

What is a major consequence of increased carbon dioxide levels in the ocean due to climate change?

How do coral reefs contribute to the economy of many communities?

What impact does overfishing have on coral reef areas according to the text?

How can individual actions like using less water or riding a bike instead of driving a car contribute to protecting ecosystems?

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