Coral Reefs TGA-Alt

What are coral reefs made of?

• Plastic

• Living creatures called coral

• Sand

• Colorful rocks

Where are most coral reefs found?

• In dark caves

• On either side of the Equator in shallow, clean ocean waters

• In deep ocean waters

• In freshwater lakes

Which of the following is NOT a famous coral reef?

• The Tubbataha Reef in the Philippines

• The Sahara Desert Reef

• The Amazon Reef in Brazil and French Guiana

• The Great Barrier Reef in Australia

How old are most coral reefs today?

• Less than 100 years old

• Over 1 million years old

• Between 5,000 and 10,000 years old

• Between 100 and 500 years old

What is unique about the Great Barrier Reef?

• It is the only reef visible from space

• It is the smallest reef system on Earth

• It is the largest reef system on Earth

• It is completely underwater

What is the biggest threat to coral reefs?

• Sharks

• Overfishing

• Pollution and climate change

• Too many tourists

How can you help save coral reefs?

• By touching the coral when diving

• By ignoring the problem

• By adding more pollution

• By conserving water use

What do coral have that is similar to trees?

• Leaves

• Growth rings

• Roots

• Bark

What is a threat to coral reefs?

What is one solution to help save coral reefs?