Which statement about coral reefs is NOT true? (lines 14-16)

They are usually found in deep ocean waters.

Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the final paragraph?

Polyps are strong; with our help reefs will survive.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

The wonder of coral reefs, and their threats

Why does the author mention the price of reef fish in line 32?

to show why illegal fishing is attractive

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RE2, Unit 6A, Reading Comprehension, pg. 79

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1
Which statement about coral reefs is NOT true? (lines 14-16)
They can be larger than structures made by people.
They are usually found in deep ocean waters.
They are an important source of fish.
They are the world's most colorful places.
2
Which sentence best expresses the main idea of the final paragraph?
It's important to remember that coral & reefs are very old
Coral and reefs are in little danger & don't need our help.
Polyps are strong; with our help reefs will survive.
Reefs protected polyps for millions of years without help.
3
After fishermen release ______________ into the reef, sick but living fish are then collected.
fish as possible
the aquarium market
liquid cyanide
turn white
4
The material commonly called coral is made of ___________.
reefs
polyps
stone
shells
5
Warming ocean temperatures have caused parts of some reefs to ______________ .
turn white
the aquarium market
fish as possible
building material
6
Living fish are sold to restaurants for a lot of money or to ______________ .
fish as possible
the aquarium market
building material
turn white
7
1. What is the passage mainly about?
The use of coral in the construction industry
The underwater world in general
The wonder of coral reefs, and their threats
The kinds of fish found near coral reefs
8
Blast fishermen try to kill as many ____________________________.
fish as possible
liquid cyanide
building material
the aquarium market
9
Coral is taken for use as aquarium ornaments, jewelry, and ____________________________.
turn white
building material
liquid cyanide
the aquarium market
10
Why does the author mention the price of reef fish in line 32?
to make a connection to other factors damaging the reef
to explain why fishermen use cyanide
to excuse the fishermen who use illegal methods
to show why illegal fishing is attractive

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