Chapter 1 GEOGRAPHY: AN EXPLORATION OF CONNECTIONS

"New Study Warns Warmer, More Acidic Oceans Will Kill Coral Reefs"

After watching the "New Study Warns Warmer, More Acidic Oceans Will Kill Coral Reefs" video, consider the questions below. Then "submit" your response.

Question

1. A critical level of temperature rise is

1° C

2° C

3° C

4° C

Question

2. An increase in CO₂ in the atmosphere, besides raising temperatures,

Has no effect on the oceans

Makes the oceans more acidic

Makes the oceans more alkaline

Increases nitrogen in the oceans

Question

3. The first change in coral reefs with temperature rise is

The reefs become darker colored

The reefs become bleached

Fish leave the reefs

The reefs do not form

Question

4. In Southeast Asia, people rely on coral reefs for

Raw materials for jewelry

Building materials

Fish as a major source of protein

Amusement in the form of scuba diving