When the Algae in Coral Reefs Die Off Due to Environmental

question 34

Multiple Choice

When the algae in coral reefs die off due to environmental stresses, the coral subsequently dies because of lack of food. This process is referred to as ____.

• A) coral acidification
• B) algal blooming
• C) erosion
• D) coral bleaching
• E) parasitism

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Definitions:

Bystanders

Individuals who are present at an event or incident but do not take part in it, often discussed in the context of emergency or conflict situations.

Victimized

The state of being harmed, oppressed, or wronged, often in a context of power imbalance.

Crime

An act or the commission of an act that is forbidden or the omission of a duty that is commanded by a public law and that makes the offender liable to punishment by that law.

Reference Group

A social group that an individual uses as a standard for self-assessment, influencing attitudes, behaviors, and identities.