Changing Coral Reef Quick Check
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What happens to algae when the temperature in the ocean becomes too hot? (1 point)
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The algae thrive, providing benefits for coral.
The algae thrive, providing benefits for coral.
The algae become pale.
The algae become pale.
The algae are susceptible to infection.
The algae are susceptible to infection.
The algae become harmful to coral and are expelled.
The algae become harmful to coral and are expelled.
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When the temperature in the ocean becomes too hot, the correct response is:
The algae become harmful to coral and are expelled.
This process is known as coral bleaching, where stressed corals expel the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) that live within their tissues, leading to a loss of color and essential nutrients.
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