Read the excerpt from a sample research paper on page 8. Then, choose a topic and do some research. Using the excerpt on page 8 as a sample, write your own paragraph, including two or three citations.

Question

Paragraph: Honeybees are some of the most amazing animals on our planet. They live in colonies, and can be found all over the world (Brackston, p.13). The reason it sounds as if they are buzzing is because their wings beat 11,000 times per minute (pestworldforkids.org, 2018)! They are our only source of honey.
However, climate change is causing bees to die (Soroye, Newbold, and Kerr, 2020).

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Answer 1

Topic: The Impact of Climate Change on Coral Reefs

Coral reefs, often referred to as the "rainforests of the sea," are vital ecosystems that support a vast array of marine life (Johnson, 2022). These vibrant underwater structures are built by tiny organisms called corals, which rely on a delicate balance of environmental conditions to thrive (NOAA, 2021). Unfortunately, climate change poses a significant threat to coral reefs, primarily through rising sea temperatures that lead to coral bleaching, a phenomenon where corals lose their colorful symbiotic algae (Hughes et al., 2017). Studies indicate that over 50% of the world's coral reefs have been lost in the past 30 years due to stress from warming waters and ocean acidification (Pandolfi et al., 2011). The decline of coral reefs not only affects marine biodiversity but also jeopardizes the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on these ecosystems for food and income (Burke et al., 2011).

References:

• Burke, L., Reytar, K., Spalding, M., & Perry, A. (2011). Reefs at risk revisited. World Resources Institute.
• Hughes, T. P., Anderson, K. D., Connolly, S. R., & Heron, S. F. (2017). Global warming and recurrent mass bleaching of corals. Nature, 543(7645), 373-377.
• Johnson, K. (2022). The Importance of Coral Reefs. Marine Conservation Society.
• NOAA. (2021). Coral Reef Conservation. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Coral reefs, known as the "rainforests of the sea," are critical ecosystems that support diverse marine life (Johnson, 2022). Comprised of tiny organisms, corals depend on specific environmental conditions to thrive. However, climate change threatens these reefs through rising sea temperatures, leading to coral bleaching, where corals lose their vital algae (Hughes et al., 2017). Over the past 30 years, more than 50% of the world's coral reefs have been lost due to this phenomenon (Pandolfi et al., 2011). The decline impacts not only marine biodiversity but also the livelihoods of millions who rely on reefs for food and income (Burke et al., 2011).

References:

• Burke, L., Reytar, K., Spalding, M., & Perry, A. (2011). Reefs at risk revisited. World Resources Institute.
• Hughes, T. P., Anderson, K. D., Connolly, S. R., & Heron, S. F. (2017). Global warming and recurrent mass bleaching of corals. Nature, 543(7645), 373-377.
• Johnson, K. (2022). The Importance of Coral Reefs. Marine Conservation Society.