Question

A coral reef has thrived near a coastline for thousands of years. Over the last decade, climate change has caused sea levels to rise. The coral reef is now deeper under water. Which sentence accurately describes the effects of this change? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)

The coral reef now has more protection against deposition.
The coral reef now has less protection against deposition.
The coastline now has less protection against erosion.
The coastline now has more protection against erosion.

Answer 1

The two correct answers are

The coral reef now has more protection against deposition and the coastline now has less protection against erosion.

Step-by-step explanation:

Deposition refers to building up of layers of sediments, soil and rocks due to various reasons. Coral reef going deeper under water is now more immune to getting depostied with soil, rocks and sediments and hence has more protection against deposition.

Erosion refers to soil getting ruined due to natural agents. Coral reefs protected the coasts from waves, storms and floods by acting as intermediary or barrier between coasts and storms. Them going deeper into water thus will result in the coastline having less protection against erosion