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Q. Which of the following benefits is/are associated with coral reefs:

Select the correct answer using the code given below:


A
1, and 2 only
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1, 3, 4 only
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C
1, 2 and 3 only
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1, 2, 3 and 4
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Solution

The correct option is C 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: An estimated 500 million people earn their livelihoods from the fishing stocks and tourism opportunities reefs provide.

Statement 2 is correct: algae found in the reefs, also replenish the amount of dissolved oxygen in oceanic waters.

Statement 3 is correct: Reefs are even offering hope for new drugs to treat cancer and other diseases.

Statement 4 is incorrect: Coral reefs buffer shorelines from the effects of cyclones and hurricanes. But it cannot prevent the effects of cyclones completely.


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