AnswersGV 2019 - MPS Environmental Science Semester 2 SC631Coral Reefs

Coral Reefs Answers

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Legislation has been ineffective at preserving coral reefs.

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Which of the following statements about coral reef preservation efforts is true?

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In order to preserve coral reefs, all aquarium trade in coral reef organisms must end.
B
Legislation has had no impact on coral reef preservation efforts.
C
Various preservation methods have had some positive impact on coral reef preservation.
D
Education of fishermen has eliminated all coral reef loss.
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What is a direct cause of coral bleaching?

A
exposure to sunlight
B
the loss of symbiotic algae
C
overgrazing by fish
D
all of the above
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Reef producing coral are called _______.

A
mobile
B
hermatypic
C
limestone polyps
D
all of the above
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What is the purpose of the tentacles of coral polyps?

A
defense
B
food capture
C
clearing
D
all of the above
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Coral bleaching that occurs because of the introduction of foreign substances is _______.

A
solar irradiance
B
dilution
C
xenobiotics
D
harvesting
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Reef producing coral are called _______.

A
mobile
B
hermatypic
C
limestone polyps
D
all of the above
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Coral bleaching occurs when a colony of polyps are under stress.

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What is the main concern with coral harvesting methods?

A
Coral harvesting methods are not economically profitable.
B
The coral cannot regenerate quickly enough to recover from harvesting practices.
C
Organisms that rely on coral are harmed by the methods, even though the coral is not.
D
The coral is harmed by the methods, even though the organisms that rely on it are not.
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Which of the following can lead to coral bleaching?

A
long-term temperature variations
B
increased solar radiation
C
freshwater dilution
D
all of the above
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Fish rely on coral for _______.

A
shelter
B
food supply
C
camouflage
D
all of the above
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Coral bleaching occurs when a colony of polyps are under stress.

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T
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Polyps are distinct organisms that live in communities that make up coral.

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between coral reefs and aquatic organisms?

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Aquatic organisms have only a predatory relationship with coral reefs.
B
Coral reefs provide aquatic organisms with resources but derive no benefits in return.
C
Coral reefs provide resources for aquatic organisms and derive resources from other organisms as well.
D
Aquatic organisms live independently of coral reefs.
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Coral bleaching that occurs because of the introduction of foreign substances is _______.

A
solar irradiance
B
dilution
C
xenobiotics
D
harvesting
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Coral reefs are sometimes referred to as the rainforests of the ocean because of their high levels of biodiversity.

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Which of the following statements about coral reef preservation efforts is true?

A
In order to preserve coral reefs, all aquarium trade in coral reef organisms must end.
B
Legislation has had no impact on coral reef preservation efforts.
C
Various preservation methods have had some positive impact on coral reef preservation.
D
Education of fishermen has eliminated all coral reef loss.
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Coral reefs are one of the oldest ecosystems on Earth.

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T
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Which of the following is true of coral?

A
It is located in deep sea regions.
B
It supports few species.
C
It is composed of a single large and complex coral organism.
D
It is composed of thousands of individual coral organisms.

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