Coral Bleaching

question 27

Multiple Choice

Coral bleaching

• A) occurs when coral exoskeletons begin to break down.
• B) is due to a lack of dissolved nutrients from the surrounding water.
• C) is a temporary process that is usually reversed within days.
• D) occurs when algae are expelled from coral.

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