Question
Read the following passage first. Then answer the questions.
Coral reefs contain algae that perform photosynthesis. The coral provide the algae with a place to live, and the photosynthesis performed by the algae provide the coral with sugar for nourishment. If the water gets too warm, the algae cannot perform photosynthesis, and the coral will reject the algae. This causes the coral to lose its color, because the typically vibrant colors of coral are actually the result of the presence of the algae. This is called coral bleaching. If algae don't return to the coral and begin to photosynthesize quickly enough, the coral can die.
2a. You are creating a poster to use in a display that will explain coral bleaching. All of the following statements are true. Identify the TWO statements that would be MOST important to include on a poster that explains coral bleaching and the two statements that would not be important to include on such a poster.
(4 points)
Important for the Coral Bleaching Poster Not Important for the Poster
The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is one of the most biodiverse regions on our planet.
Global warming can cause ocean water to be too warm for the algae that live in the coral to perform photosynthesis.
Coral will reject algae that don't photosynthesize, causing bleaching and possibly death for the coral.
Scientists estimate that there are over 6,000 species of coral in the world.
Question 2
b. Which of the following statements is MOST supported by the information in the passage?(1 point)
Responses
Global warming increases biodiversity in coral reefs.
Global warming increases biodiversity in coral reefs.
Global warming reduces biodiversity in coral reefs.
Global warming reduces biodiversity in coral reefs.
Global warming has no impact on biodiversity in coral reefs.
Coral reefs contain algae that perform photosynthesis. The coral provide the algae with a place to live, and the photosynthesis performed by the algae provide the coral with sugar for nourishment. If the water gets too warm, the algae cannot perform photosynthesis, and the coral will reject the algae. This causes the coral to lose its color, because the typically vibrant colors of coral are actually the result of the presence of the algae. This is called coral bleaching. If algae don't return to the coral and begin to photosynthesize quickly enough, the coral can die.
2a. You are creating a poster to use in a display that will explain coral bleaching. All of the following statements are true. Identify the TWO statements that would be MOST important to include on a poster that explains coral bleaching and the two statements that would not be important to include on such a poster.
(4 points)
Important for the Coral Bleaching Poster Not Important for the Poster
The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is one of the most biodiverse regions on our planet.
Global warming can cause ocean water to be too warm for the algae that live in the coral to perform photosynthesis.
Coral will reject algae that don't photosynthesize, causing bleaching and possibly death for the coral.
Scientists estimate that there are over 6,000 species of coral in the world.
Question 2
b. Which of the following statements is MOST supported by the information in the passage?(1 point)
Responses
Global warming increases biodiversity in coral reefs.
Global warming increases biodiversity in coral reefs.
Global warming reduces biodiversity in coral reefs.
Global warming reduces biodiversity in coral reefs.
Global warming has no impact on biodiversity in coral reefs.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
**2a. Important for the Coral Bleaching Poster:**
1. Global warming can cause ocean water to be too warm for the algae that live in the coral to perform photosynthesis.
2. Coral will reject algae that don't photosynthesize, causing bleaching and possibly death for the coral.
**Not Important for the Poster:**
1. The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is one of the most biodiverse regions on our planet.
2. Scientists estimate that there are over 6,000 species of coral in the world.
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**2b. Which of the following statements is MOST supported by the information in the passage?**
Global warming reduces biodiversity in coral reefs.
1. Global warming can cause ocean water to be too warm for the algae that live in the coral to perform photosynthesis.
2. Coral will reject algae that don't photosynthesize, causing bleaching and possibly death for the coral.
**Not Important for the Poster:**
1. The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is one of the most biodiverse regions on our planet.
2. Scientists estimate that there are over 6,000 species of coral in the world.
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**2b. Which of the following statements is MOST supported by the information in the passage?**
Global warming reduces biodiversity in coral reefs.