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Currents and Climate

Question 7 • SC332 Environmental Science B

What happens due to coral reef damage by El Niño?

Answer
A
The ocean water gets warmer.
B
Fish that depend on the reef die.
C
The ocean water gets cooler.
D
The reef supports more diversity of life.

Explanation

El Niño can raise ocean temperatures, stressing corals and damaging reefs. When reef habitat is damaged, fish that rely on it for food and shelter may die or leave. Therefore, the correct choice is “Fish that depend on the reef die.”

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