Coral Reefs Occur on the Southeast Coast of the United

question 71

Multiple Choice

Coral reefs occur on the southeast coast of the United States, near Florida, but not at similar latitudes on the southwest coast near Los Angeles. Differences in which of the following most likely account for this?

• A) air temperatures driven by precipitation
• B) day length
• C) water temperatures driven by ocean currents
• D) marine salinity differences

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