Which of the Following Changes to the Environment Will Have

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following changes to the environment will have the MOST universal effect on coral reefs despite their particular geographic location in the oceans?

• A)Increased water temperatures from El Nino effects and/or global climate change.
• B)Increased salinity from diversion of freshwater for human use.
• C)Increased oxygen concentrations from algal blooms due to nutrient pollution.
• D)Increased predation by parrot fish due to overfishing.

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