Coral Reefs Flashcards
1
Q
A coral reef is a…
A
Rocky ridge built up from the seabed by coral animals.
2
Q
Coral reefs are important because…
A
They support a big number of fish and other organisms. People living near rely on them for their livelihoods and protection for storms and tsunamis.
3
Q
The 3 conditions needed for coral reefs to form are:
A
Temperature, Light and Shallow water
4
Q
What is the ideal Temperature for coral reefs?
A
23C - 25C
5
Q
What type of waters do coral live in?
A
Nutrient Poor waters
6
Q
Coral and algae have a _________ relationship
A
Symbiotic
7
Q
Symbiotic means…
A
Both organisms benefit from each other.
