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Coral Reefs Quiz

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A coral reef is an offshore ridge built by small marine animals called:

coral plankton

coral algae

coral polyps

calcium carbonate

A coral reef is composed mainly of this mineral:

calcium silicate

calcium carbonate

quartz

sodium chloride

All of the following types of coral reefs are found in the Caribbean EXCEPT:

atoll

barrier reef

cold water coral reefs

fringing reefs

Fringing reefs are located:

outside of tropical areas

far away from shore

near the mouth of rivers

near the shore

A ring shaped coral reef is known as a/an:

atoll

barrier reef

cold water coral reef

fringing reef

Barrier reefs are located:

outside of tropical areas

far away from shore

near the mouth of rivers

near the shore

In the Caribbean, a barrier reef can be found off the coast of:

Barbados

Puerto Rico

Belize

Guyana

The largest barrier reef in the world is found off the coast of:

Australia

Belize

Guyana

Africa

In the Caribbean, atolls can be found off the coast of:

Dominica

Barbados

Guyana

Belize

10.

These coral reefs start off as fringing reefs:

atolls only

barrier reefs only

atolls and barrier reefs

none of the above

11.

In order for coral to thrive, the sea water should be clean and clear.

True

False

12.

Coral will thrive in an area near the mouth of a river.

True

False

13.

Coral reefs help protect our beaches.

True

False

Coral Reefs Quiz

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