Starter quiz

  • A ______ is the natural home or environment of an animal, plant or other organism.
    • 'habitat' ✓
  • Mangroves can stand in soft, wet soil because of their strong...
    • roots  ✓
    • leaves
    • branches
  • The Great Barrier Reef is the biggest coral reef and is located just off the coast of ______
    • London, England
    • New York, United States
    • Queensland, Australia  ✓
  • Coral reefs are home to approximately ______ of the ocean’s species.
    • 0.2%
    • 2%
    • 25%  ✓
  • An estuary is the area of a river just before it reaches the ocean, where fresh and ______ mix.
    • 'saltwater' ✓
  • Match the coastal threat to its definition.
    • pollution
      Litter, sewage and chemicals all can damage fragile coastal ecosystems ✓
    • climate change
      Global sea temperatures have risen and have bleached coral reefs. ✓
    • tourism
      Coral reefs can be damaged when people step on them or anchor on them  ✓
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