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"Most coral contain tiny plant-like organisms in their tissues called algae. The algae living in the coral use photosynthesis to make food for themselves and the coral. The coral provide the algae with protection and the materials for photosynthesis. When the coral becomes stressed due to rising ocean temperatures or ocean acidity, they expel the algae causing the coral to turn white. This process is known as coral bleaching." Which option below identifies the relationship between coral and algae and predicts what will most likely happen if coral bleaching occurs?

1. The bleached coral will survive because it does not have to compete with the algae for food and nutrients.

2. The bleached coral will most likely not survive because the algae is its food source and no longer available.

3.The bleached coral will most likely not survive because it no longer receives essential nutrients to photosynthesize from the algae.

4.The bleached coral will survive and do well because the algae is no longer taking essential nutrients away from the coral.

Answer 1

It’s 2), the coral is really unlikely to survive if it’s bleached

Answer 2

Coral bleaching causes and consequences

Warmer water temperatures can result in coral bleaching. When water is too warm, corals will expel the algae (zooxanthellae) living in their tissues causing the coral to turn completely white. ... Corals can survive a bleaching event, but they are under more stress and are subject to mortality.

Step-by-step explanation:

The answer is in the bolded words above : )