1. Provide two examples of why coral reefs are important ecosystems on Earth. 2. Some corals in the warm pools off Ofu Island can withstand temperatures of 32° to 34 °C without bleaching. So, the researchers set up a controlled laboratory experiment to try to determine why these corals survive in such excessive heat. With regard to the experimental design, provide two reasons why Dr. Palumbi devised a standardized test for the corals.

It provides shelter and protection.

Explanation:

Coral reefs are very important to our ecosystems on Earth because it provides shelter to a large population of ocean life and also provide protection to coastlines from strong ocean currents and high waves from causing damage. Dr. Palumbi devised a standardized test for the corals in order to find out that why coral reef can withstand temperatures of 32° to 34 °C without bleaching.

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the correct answer is option b

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