Are You A Coral Triangle Expert?
Test your knowledge with the WWF Coral Triangle Quiz and get a chance to win great prizes!
About the quiz:
- The quiz will be online for a limited period, until the end of April 2009
- Ten lucky participants will be chosen at random to win an Under the Sea 3D poster signed by the film-makers Howard and Michelle Hall
- The first five names selected will also receive a copy Deep Sea, the Halls' previous IMAX film, together with an IMAX T-shirt as extra bonus prize.
- You must fill in the available form at the end of the quiz to Read morebe eligible for the prizes
Tip: all the answers can be found on the WWF Coral Triangle website.
Good luck!
- 1.
Which six countries are part of the Coral Triangle?
- A.
Malaysia, Timor Leste, Indonesia, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea
- B.
Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Solomon Islands, India
- C.
Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Australia
Correct Answer
A. Malaysia, Timor Leste, Indonesia, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Papua New GuineaExplanation
Covering millions of kilometers of ocean across all, or parts of, the seas of 6 countries in the Indo-Pacific—Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste — the Coral Triangle is a myriad of life forms and lifestyles. Know more - http://www.panda.org/coraltriangleRate this question:
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- 2.
How many square kilometers is the Coral Triangle?
- A.
9 million
- B.
3.8 million
- C.
6 million
Correct Answer
C. 6 millionExplanation
The Coral Triangle covers nearly 6 million km2 and is defined by marine zones containing at least 500 species of reef-building coral. Know more - http://www.panda.org/coraltriangleRate this question:
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- 3.
What percentage of the world's known coral species are found in the Coral Triangle?
- A.
30%
- B.
55%
- C.
75%
Correct Answer
C. 75%Explanation
More than half of the world’s reefs and 75% of the world’s coral species, 40% of the world's coral reef fish species, and 6 of the world’s 7 species of marine turtle have found a place to thrive.
The Coral Triangle is also part of a wider region that contains 51 of the world's 70 mangrove species and 23 of the 50 seagrass species. Know more - http://www.panda.org/coraltriangleRate this question:
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- 4.
How many people live in the Coral Triangle?
- A.
120 million
- B.
250 million
- C.
300 million
Correct Answer
A. 120 millionExplanation
The Coral Triangle supports livelihoods and provides income and food security, particularly for coastal communities. Resources from the area directly sustain more than 120 million people living in the area. Know more - http://www.panda.org/coraltriangleRate this question:
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- 5.
What are the things WWF recommends you can do to help?
- A.
Dive responsibly, keep your aquarium ethical, choose environmentally friendly sea food
- B.
Never go diving, keep your aquarium full of rare species, choose good fish
- C.
Dive everyday and everywhere, eat any fish you find, wear a turtle necklace
Correct Answer
A. Dive responsibly, keep your aquarium ethical, choose environmentally friendly sea foodExplanation
We could really do with your help. Whether you are watching Nemo on TV from the comfort of your sofa or actually floating above a coral reef, you have the means to help WWF make a difference in the Coral Triangle. Know more - http://www.panda.org/coraltriangleRate this question:
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