Refer to the Newsela article "Climate Change in Hawaii and U.S. Tropical Islands."

Question

Part A

Based on the article, which inference can be made about coral reefs?

Responses

The decline of coral reefs would be disastrous for fish populations.
The decline of coral reefs would be disastrous for fish populations.

Coral reefs are largely unaffected by climate change.
Coral reefs are largely unaffected by climate change.

Coral reefs are largely unaffected by ocean acidification.
Coral reefs are largely unaffected by ocean acidification.

A large decrease in ocean temperature would benefit coral reefs.
A large decrease in ocean temperature would benefit coral reefs.
Question 2
Part B - Points depend on a correct response in Part A.

Which evidence from the text best supports the answer in Part A?

Responses

"Coral reefs are crucial parts of underwater ecosystems."
"Coral reefs are crucial parts of underwater ecosystems."

"Coral reefs in most climates can only handle temperatures as high as 84 degrees Fahrenheit."
"Coral reefs in most climates can only handle temperatures as high as 84 degrees Fahrenheit."

"Reef ecosystems on many islands are already stressed by coastal development and pollution."
"Reef ecosystems on many islands are already stressed by coastal development and pollution."

"Acidic water makes it harder for corals to get calcium. They need calcium for their shells to grow."

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Answer 1

Part A: The decline of coral reefs would be disastrous for fish populations.

Part B: "Coral reefs are crucial parts of underwater ecosystems."