Coral Reefs Answers

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Reef producing coral are called _______.

A
mobile
B
hermatypic
C
limestone polyps
D
all of the above
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What is the main concern with coral harvesting methods?

A
Coral harvesting methods are not economically profitable.
B
The coral cannot regenerate quickly enough to recover from harvesting practices.
C
Organisms that rely on coral are harmed by the methods, even though the coral is not.
D
The coral is harmed by the methods, even though the organisms that rely on it are not.
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Legislation has been ineffective at preserving coral reefs.

A
T
B
F
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Fish rely on coral for _______.

A
shelter
B
food supply
C
camouflage
D
all of the above
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Coral bleaching occurs when a colony of polyps are under stress.

A
T
B
F

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