Case Studies: Tropical Coral Reefs (Belize, Jamaica and Australia) (AQA A-Level Geography): Quizzes
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How long is Australia's Great Barrier Reef?
How long is Australia's Great Barrier Reef?
2,000 km
What substance are coral reefs built from?
What substance are coral reefs built from?
Calcium carbonate
What percentage of coral's energy do zooxanthellae algae provide through photosynthesis?
What percentage of coral's energy do zooxanthellae algae provide through photosynthesis?
90%
How much above average must sea surface temperatures rise to cause coral bleaching?
How much above average must sea surface temperatures rise to cause coral bleaching?
As little as 1°C
Why are fringing reefs particularly sensitive to pollution?
Why are fringing reefs particularly sensitive to pollution?
No lagoon acts as buffer from land
What is the global ranking of the Belize Barrier Reef system?
What is the global ranking of the Belize Barrier Reef system?
Second largest reef system
What did Belize become the first in the world to do in 2017?
What did Belize become the first in the world to do in 2017?
Impose oil exploration moratorium
What percentage of Jamaica's coral reefs have been lost since the 1980s and 1990s?
What percentage of Jamaica's coral reefs have been lost since the 1980s and 1990s?
85%
How much has Caribbean live coral coverage fallen from the 1970s to 2013?
How much has Caribbean live coral coverage fallen from the 1970s to 2013?
From 50% to 8%
How many people live close to and rely on coral reefs?
How many people live close to and rely on coral reefs?
More than 450 million