Coral Reefs

Question 1

Where are the coral reefs located?

Answer 1

Caribbean, South East Asia, Oceania.

Question 2

what is the ideal temperature?

Answer 2

23-25°C

Question 3

How does sediment affect coral reefs?

Answer 3

It blocks out light which the corals need in order to photosynthesize. Sediment also impeades feeding and can kill corals.

Question 4

Why are corals found in shallow water?

Answer 4

So that they can get the light which they need to photosynthesize.

Question 5

Name a major coral reef and where it is located.

Answer 5

Great Barrier Reef - located off the eastern coast of Australia.

Question 6

What is nutrient cycling?

Answer 6

A set of processes where organisms extract minerals necessary for growth from soil or water, before passing them on through the food chain, and ultimately back to the soil and water.

Question 7

Describe the distribution of Coral Reefs.

Answer 7

Most of the Corals are located around Australasia and there are large ones around the tip of south america.

Question 8

What is the Coral Reefs case study about?

Answer 8

Andros Barrier Reef - located in the Bahamas

Question 9

What is the importance of the Andros Barrier Reef?

Answer 9

1. Scientific research - scientific monitoring and research
2. Coastal protection - helps to protect coastlines from storm surges from hurricanes/ tsunamis.
3. Tourism - accounts for over US$150 million revenue a year
4. Fishing - shelter for fish and ideal breading grounds