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

to show why illegal fishing is attractive

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

They are usually found in deep ocean waters.

1. What is the passage mainly about?

The wonder of coral reefs, and their threats

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

Polyps are strong; with our help reefs will survive.

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

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

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