Question

Use the following scenario to answer the following question(s)
Sombra a development company wants to build new hotels on a beach close to your home you know there is an extensive coral reef off the coast and you often go snorkeling to look at the coral and fish you are a member of the save our reefs committee and want to convince the townspeople to protest the development youir day job is a scientist researching ocean adicidfication.
You explain the main threat to reefs worldwide is:______
a. inland pollution.
b. marine-based pollution
c. overfishing.
d. coastal development.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. marine-based pollution

Explanation:

• Coral reefs are destroyed by the presence of the sedimentary water that clogs in their mouths and thus these creatures are unable to breathe.

• Hence they need sediment-free water and also with the order of the marine pollution, the concept of ocean acidification has also come up as a major issue that influences and threatens the growth and development of coral reefs.