Climate Change and the Great Barrier Reef — Passage and Quiz
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This passage explores the profound impact of climate change on the Great Barrier Reef. It details how rising ocean temperatures stress corals, potentially leading to their death. The text explains the process of ocean acidification and its effect on coral skeleton formation. It also discusses how climate change intensifies storms and raises sea levels, further threatening the reef ecosystem. The passage emphasizes the rapid pace of these changes, highlighting the challenges faced by marine life in adapting to new conditions. Keywords: climate change, coral reef, ocean warming, acidification, sea level rise, marine ecosystem, extreme weather, coral stress, environmental adaptation, Great Barrier Reef conservation.
Publisher: Workybooks
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Written by:Neha Goel Tripathi
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Climate Change and the Great Barrier Reef
Climate change is having a big impact on the Great Barrier Reef. As the Earth gets warmer, so do the oceans. Corals like to live in water that's not too hot or too cold. When the water gets too warm, it stresses the corals. This can make them sick or even die. Rising temperatures also cause the water to become more acidic, which makes it harder for corals to build their skeletons. Another problem is that warmer water often leads to stronger storms. These storms can damage the delicate coral structures. Climate change is also causing sea levels to rise, which can affect how much light reaches the corals. All these changes are happening faster than many marine animals can adapt, putting the whole reef ecosystem at risk.
Quiz
1. What is the main way climate change affects the Great Barrier Reef?
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By making the water too coldB
By making the water too warmC
By making the water too saltyD
By making the water too shallow2. How does warmer water affect corals?
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It helps them grow fasterB
It makes them change colorC
It stresses them and can make them sick or dieD
It makes them produce more food3. What does acidic water do to corals?
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It helps them build stronger skeletonsB
It makes it harder for them to build skeletonsC
It makes them grow largerD
It helps them resist diseases4. How does climate change affect storms near the reef?
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It makes storms weakerB
It makes storms strongerC
It stops storms from happeningD
It makes storms last longer5. What problem does rising sea levels cause for corals?
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It affects how much light reaches the coralsB
It makes the water too deep for corals to surviveC
It brings more food to the coralsD
It protects corals from storms6. According to the passage, why is the reef ecosystem at risk?
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Because of overfishingB
Because of pollution from citiesC
Because changes are happening faster than animals can adaptD
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