Marine Abiotic Conditions and Coral Reefs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the properties of seawater?
A
High surface tension, dissolving power, heat capacity, transparency to light
2
Q
What creates ocean currents?
A
Heat, winds, and the Coriolis effect
3
Q
What affects coral reef zonation?
A
Light, waves, and emersion
4
Q
What are the 3 zones of coral reefs?
A
Back reef, reef flat, and fore reef
5
Q
What are the threats to corals?
A
Coral bleaching, ocean acidification, overfishing, pollution, the crown of thorns starfish, direct human impacts
