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Which factor is responsible for coral bleaching?
Which factor is responsible for coral bleaching?
- The expulsion of tiny plants by corals (correct)
- The overheated waters near Pacific island nations
- The global warming of the planet
- The heat death of a reef
What happens to a coral reef during a bleaching event?
What happens to a coral reef during a bleaching event?
- The reef becomes more resilient
- The reef becomes more colorful
- The reef dies completely
- The reef turns white (correct)
Which regions experienced coral bleaching in 2014?
Which regions experienced coral bleaching in 2014?
- Northern Mariana Islands, Marshall Islands, Hawaiian Islands (correct)
- Florida Keys, Guam, Solomon Islands
- Kiribati, Nauru, Pacific island nations
- All of the above
How often has severe bleaching occurred off Guam?
How often has severe bleaching occurred off Guam?
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What do scientists say about the odds of global coral bleaching in 2014?
What do scientists say about the odds of global coral bleaching in 2014?
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During a bleaching event, what happens to corals?
During a bleaching event, what happens to corals?
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Which regions experienced severe bleaching in 2014?
Which regions experienced severe bleaching in 2014?
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What does the term 'coral bleaching' refer to?
What does the term 'coral bleaching' refer to?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a region where coral bleaching occurred in 2014?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a region where coral bleaching occurred in 2014?
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What did scientists identify in the study mentioned in the text?
What did scientists identify in the study mentioned in the text?
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