Coral Reefs: A Window into the Past
Description: Coral Reefs: A Window into the Past | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: coral reefs marine biodiversity paleoclimatology oceanography |
What is the primary building block of coral reefs?
Which type of coral is responsible for the majority of reef-building activity?
What is the term for the symbiotic relationship between corals and microscopic algae?
What is the process by which corals extract calcium carbonate from seawater to build their skeletons?
Which factor is primarily responsible for the formation of coral reefs?
What is the term for the process by which coral reefs grow and expand over time?
Which type of coral reef is characterized by a circular or oval shape and a central lagoon?
What is the term for the process by which coral reefs are damaged or destroyed?
Which human activity is a major contributor to coral bleaching and reef degradation?
What is the term for the study of past climates and environments using geological and biological evidence?
How do coral reefs provide valuable information about past climates?
Which type of coral reef is characterized by a long, narrow shape and runs parallel to the shoreline?
What is the term for the process by which coral reefs are eroded and broken down?
Which type of coral reef is characterized by a large, flat platform with a shallow lagoon?
What is the term for a small, isolated coral reef that is not connected to a larger reef system?