Which Statement About Coral Reefs Is FALSE

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which statement about coral reefs is FALSE?

• A)Overfishing is a major cause of coral reef destruction.
• B)Coral reefs serve as a source of current and potential medicines.
• C)Coral reefs help protect shorelines from storms.
• D)Coastal development does not affect coral reefs because they develop far away from the shore.
• E)Most coral reefs are found between 30 degrees north latitude and 30 degrees south latitude.

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