Practice Climate Change And Coral Reefs (1.2) - Scale Mismatches and Disasters

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Question 1.
What is coral bleaching?
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Think about the cause of color loss in corals.
Question 2.
How does climate change affect indigenous cultures?
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Consider the changes in weather patterns.
3Question 3.
What causes coral bleaching?
- A. Increase in Algae
- B. Decrease in Nutrients
- C. Expulsion of Algae
- D. Temperature Drop
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Consider what happens to the corals when stressed.
4Question 4.
True or False: Climate change can negatively impact cultural practices in indigenous communities.
- True
- False
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Think about the adaptations communities must make.
Question 5.
How might the loss of coral reefs impact the economy of a coastal village?
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Consider all sources of income tied to coral ecosystems.
Question 6.
Propose a strategy that communities could adopt to preserve their cultural identity in the face of climate change.
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Think about both traditional knowledge and modern practices.

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