Paragraph 13 develops the author's point of view by implying that the author

admires scientists who work hard to keep coral reefs from harm

Which quotation from paragraph 2 clearly states a qualification an applicant must have?

"This position requires a college degree in marine biology."

What is paragraph 8 mainly about?

The importance of staghorn and elkhorn corals

According to paragraph 3, how will an employee's salary be determined?

By how much experience the employee has as a marine biologist.

Which activity in paragraph 10 best illustrates an important part of the fragmentation process described in paragraph 9?

On top of each pedestal, they glue a small piece of ... coral"

According to the article, one reason why coral reefs are important is because...

they shield shoreline waters from storms

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1
What does the word candidates mean as it is used in paragraph 2?
People running for political office
People applying for the job
People developing ideas
People competing for an award
2
Which detail is an effect of germs from wastewater enter the ocean?
Ocean temperature changes.
Corals catch White Pox.
Chemicals pollute the ocean.
Coral bleaching occurs.
3
Paragraph 13 develops the author's point of view by implying that the author
blames human activity for most coral reef damage
admires scientists who work hard to keep coral reefs from harm
wishes coral reef restoration happened more quickly
feels excited about efforts to rescue coral reefs
4
Which quotation from paragraph 2 clearly states a qualification an applicant must have?
"This position requires a college degree in marine biology."
"candidates are encouraged to attend meetings and engage in workshops"
"anyone applying is expected to keep up with the latest research"
"An advanced degree is preferred"
5
What is paragraph 8 mainly about?
The work of James Byrne and the FRRP
The importance of staghorn and elkhorn corals
The function of coral reefs as a fish habitat
The concerns of the National Marine Fisheries Service
6
According to paragraph 3, how will an employee's salary be determined?
By the employee's ability to lead coral reef restoration efforts.
By the employee's ability to create reports and presentations.
By how much college education the employee has in marine biology.
By how much experience the employee has as a marine biologist.
7
In paragraph 6, which phrase best supports the meaning of "eject" as it is used in the sentence?
These tiny creatures
Temperatures that are too hot or too cold
When corals feel stressed
After they are gone
8
Based on paragraph 1, what part of a marine biologist's job is as important as saving coral reefs?
Protecting ocean life
Studying plant life
Increasing tourism
Improving fishing
9
Which activity in paragraph 10 best illustrates an important part of the fragmentation process described in paragraph 9?
"They help the corals grow by removing algea from the pedestals"
On top of each pedestal, they glue a small piece of ... coral"
"They make sure that the concrete blocks are secure"
"Scientists anchor concrete blocks into the sand, then attach pedestals."
10
In paragraph 1, the word relocate means...
to apply for a new job
to move to a new place
to look for something again
to protect something from harm
11
According to the article, one reason why coral reefs are important is because...
they shield shoreline waters from storms
they show scientists the effects of pollution
they absorb chemicals from the ocean
they prevent algae from spreading

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