A coral reef has thrived near a coastline for thousands of years. Over the last decade, climate change has caused sea levels to rise. The coral reef is now deeper under water. Which sentence accurately describes the effects of this change? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

Question

Responses

The coastline now has more protection against erosion.
The coastline now has more protection against erosion.

The coral reef now has more protection against deposition.
The coral reef now has more protection against deposition.

The coastline now has less protection against erosion.
The coastline now has less protection against erosion.

The coral reef now has less protection against deposition.

Answer 1

The two correct answers that accurately describe the effects of the change in coral reef depth due to rising sea levels are:

1. The coastline now has less protection against erosion.
2. The coral reef now has less protection against deposition.

As the coral reef becomes deeper underwater, its ability to protect the coastline from erosion diminishes, and its effectiveness in preventing sediment deposition is also reduced.