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Coral Basics

100

What might cause coral to be bleached?

Heatwaves/High temperatures, bad water qu

300

Which kingdom does coral belong to?

Animalia (Animals)

500

How is Bleached coral different from normal coral

Bleached coral have lost their color, but are not necessarily dead, though they are significantly less healthy than normal coral

Coral Ecology

100

What percent of the sea floor are coral reefs?

Hint: Below 10%

Less than 1%

300

What percentage of marine life rely on coral?

25%

500

What is the symbiote of coral that gives coral its color and energy?

Algae

Coral & Humans

100

How is coral useful to humans?

Provide ecosystems for fisheries, protect coasts, contribute to tourism, provides jobs

300

Name an industry that can be heavily dependent on coral

Fishing industry, tourism industry

500

How does coral reduce natural disasters?

Breaks up high waves, preventing tsunamis