Question
Why are coral reefs considered important in protecting coastal areas?
Responses
AThey produce sand.
BThey attract tourists.
CThey provide shade to the coast
DThey act as barriers against storm surges.
Responses
AThey produce sand.
BThey attract tourists.
CThey provide shade to the coast
DThey act as barriers against storm surges.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
D. They act as barriers against storm surges.
Coral reefs play a crucial role in protecting coastal areas by acting as natural barriers that absorb wave energy and reduce the impact of storm surges and high waves, thereby helping to prevent coastal erosion and damage to coastal infrastructure.
Coral reefs play a crucial role in protecting coastal areas by acting as natural barriers that absorb wave energy and reduce the impact of storm surges and high waves, thereby helping to prevent coastal erosion and damage to coastal infrastructure.