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

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1, and 2 only

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1, 3, 4 only

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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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Reason (R): Plants and algae living in coral reefs are the food for variety of fishes.

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9. Consider the following statements,

1] Coral reefs are diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate structures secreted by corals.

2] Fringing reefs grow near the coastline around islands and continents.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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