Coral Reefs

Question 1

Sofia is writing a short paragraph about why scientists compare coral reefs to a rainforest on land. Which sentence below gives the best reason for this comparison?

Accepted Answer

Because coral reefs, like rainforests, contain a huge number of different kinds of plants and animals living together in a small area.

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Because both coral reefs and rainforests are made mostly of hard, stone-like structures that protect animals.

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Because both places receive a lot of rain, so the water keeps the animals happy.

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Because both coral reefs and rainforests are very cold, which helps many species survive.

Question 2

Which sentence best describes why coral reefs are called the "rainforests of the sea"?

Accepted Answer

They have more kinds of plants and animals living together than almost any other ocean place.

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The open ocean has the most different kinds of animals of all ocean habitats.

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The deep‑sea floor is where the greatest number of animal species are found.

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Sandy beaches contain more types of sea life than any other ocean area.

Question 3

Why do scientists often call coral reefs the "rainforests of the sea"?

Accepted Answer

Because they are home to many different kinds of plants and animals living together.

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Because they are made of trees that grow underwater.

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Because they are very cold, like rainforests on land.

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Because they are covered in rain all the time.

Try three questions

Sofia is writing a short paragraph about why scientists compare coral reefs to a rainforest on land. Which sentence below gives the best reason for this comparison?

Which sentence best describes why coral reefs are called the "rainforests of the sea"?

Why do scientists often call coral reefs the "rainforests of the sea"?

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