The Ultimate Coral Reefs Quiz

10 Questions | By Faydiangill | Last updated: Jul 6, 2018 | Total Attempts: 336

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This quiz tests your knowledge of coral reefs

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1.

A coral reef is an offshore ridge built by small marine animals called:
- A.
  
  Coral plankton
- B.
  
  Coral algae
- C.
  
  Coral polyps
- D.
  
  Calcium carbonate
2.

A coral reef is composed mainly of this mineral:
- A.
  
  Calcium silicate
- B.
  
  Calcium carbonate
- C.
  
  Quartz
- D.
  
  Sodium chloride
3.

Two major types of coral reef found in the Caribbean are ____________________________.
4.

Fringing reefs are located:
- A.
  
  Outside of tropical areas
- B.
  
  Far away from shore
- C.
  
  Near the mouth of rivers
- D.
  
  Near the shore
5.

Barrier reefs are located:
- A.
  
  Outside of tropical areas
- B.
  
  Far away from shore
- C.
  
  Near the mouth of rivers
- D.
  
  Near the shore
6.

In the Caribbean, a barrier reef can be found off the coast of:
- A.
  
  Barbados
- B.
  
  Puerto Rico
- C.
  
  Belize
- D.
  
  Guyana
7.

The largest barrier reef in the world is found off the coast of:
- A.
  
  Australia
- B.
  
  Belize
- C.
  
  Guyana
- D.
  
  Africa
8.

In order for coral to thrive, the sea water should be warm.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

Coral will thrive in an area near the mouth of a river.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Coral reefs help protect our beaches.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False

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