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Which one of the following statements with regard to growth of coral reefs is not correct?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Coral can grow abundantly in fresh water.” option2=”It requires warm water between 23 \u00b0C-25 \u00b0C.” option3=”It requires shallow saltwater, not deeper than 50 metres.” option4=”It requires plenty of sunlight to aid photosynthesis.” correct=”option1″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe correct answer is A) Coral can grow abundantly in fresh water.
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\nCorals are marine invertebrates that primarily inhabit shallow, warm, clear saltwater environments. They are sensitive to changes in salinity and cannot survive or grow abundantly in freshwater. The statement that coral can grow abundantly in freshwater is factually incorrect.
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\nCoral reefs require specific conditions to thrive: warm water (typically between 20\u00b0C and 28\u00b0C, with optimal growth often cited between 23\u00b0C-25\u00b0C), sufficient sunlight for the symbiotic algae (zooxanthellae) living within their tissues, clear water free from excessive sediment and pollution, and shallow depths (generally not deeper than 50-70 metres, where sunlight can penetrate). They also need a specific range of salinity found in oceans.
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Which one of the following statements with regard to growth of coral reefs is not correct? [amp_mcq option1=”Coral can grow abundantly in fresh water.” option2=”It requires warm water between 23 \u00b0C-25 \u00b0C.” option3=”It requires shallow saltwater, not deeper than 50 metres.” option4=”It requires plenty of sunlight to aid photosynthesis.” correct=”option1″] This question was previously asked … <\/p>\n

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