Rising Ocean Temperatures Are Affecting Coral Reefs Around the World

question 184

Multiple Choice

Rising ocean temperatures are affecting coral reefs around the world.When temperatures become too high, the corals undergo bleaching; that is, the algae living inside them leave.Corals depend on these algae for 90 percent of their energy.What will most likely happen if temperatures remain higher than the corals' preferred range for an extended time period?

• A) The corals will die.
• B) The corals will obtain energy from other sources.
• C) The corals will quickly adapt to the higher temperatures.
• D) New algae will move in and the corals will recover.
• E) The corals will survive but will be less healthy.

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