What Is the Most Direct and Likely Cause of Coral

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is the most direct and likely cause of coral bleaching?  

• A) Ocean acidification
• B) Warming temperatures kill the coral polyps.
• C) Warming temperatures kill the dinoflagellate population.
• D) Pollution of coastal waters
• E) Destructive fishing practices

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