Question 42
MediumOriginal questionDuring marine heatwaves, large areas of coral reef turn white. This coral bleaching happens because
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Corals live in partnership with tiny algae that give them colour and most of their food.
Under heat stress the corals expel the algae, showing the white skeleton; if the heat lasts, the corals starve and die.
- Concept
- Coral bleaching
- Typical timeTypical
- 60 s
- Your timeYours
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