Which of the Following Is Not Correct Regarding Coral Bleaching

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not correct regarding coral bleaching?

• A) The 1998 El Niño event caused the die-off of an estimated 30% of the world's reefs.
• B) Scientists have identified the reasons polyps eject their algae.
• C) The warming of sea-surface temperatures is a great threat to coral.
• D) Coral reefs are under pressure from overfishing, pollution, sedimentation, and global warming.

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