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Corals rely on sunlight for photosynthesis, so cloudy or muddy water can reduce the amount of light reaching them. This can lead to decreased growth and overall health of the corals. Additionally, sediment in the water can settle on coral surfaces, blocking out light and potentially smothering them.
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Is Hydropower inexhaustible?
No, hydropower relies on the water cycle to generate electricity, which can be affected by factors such as precipitation patterns and droughts. While it is a renewable energy source, its availability can vary depending on environmental conditions.
Where is water pollution happening in the world?
Really if you think about it on a larger scale, everywhere is affected by water pollution. Just as everywhere is affected by air pollution and land pollution. i wanted the names of a place :(
Is the vertical movement of the surface of body of water called?
a water fall
How have humans affected the hydrosphere?
Humans have affected the hydrosphere through pollution from industrial and agricultural activities, leading to water contamination. Dams and water extraction for agriculture and urban development have disrupted natural water flow and aquatic ecosystems. Climate change caused by human activities is also altering precipitation patterns and sea level rise, impacting the hydrosphere.
How do you clean a trisodium phosphate stain or residue from glass?
To clean trisodium phosphate (TSP) stain or residue from glass, mix white vinegar with water and apply it to the affected area. Allow it to sit for a few minutes before scrubbing with a sponge or cloth. Rinse the glass thoroughly with water afterward.
Why soft corals live in deeper water than hard corals?
soft corals live deeper water than hard corals because soft corals do not create a hard outer skeleton as the hard corals do.
When do corals eat?
I think contunuously as they filter minute food particles out of the water which constantly passes over them.
What is a star fishs predator?
I think it is anomanys or sharks not sure and/or corals not sure or maybe only water.............. NOT SURE
What type of water do corals live in?
warm water
How do corals mate?
Some corals are able to reproduce asexually. The corals that produce sexually release eggs and sperm, which meet in the water and fertilize themselves.
Can corals prefer turbid water?
yes
What is the danger that great barrier reef faces now is an affect?
Water pollution in the ocean is creating havoc for marine life. The Great Barrier Reef being made up of corals is being adversely affected for growth of corals. This will disturb the whole ecosystem around the reef in particular and in the ocean in general.
Why can certain fossils such as corals be used to indicate former water temperature?
Most corals can only live in warm, fairly shallow waters of about 40 ft. deep. Any deeper and the water would be too cold and the corals would die off.
What does a coral reef need?
Corals cannot flourish with opaque water. With this, they need clear water for them to get sunlight to do well. They also need warm temperature specially the reef-building corals.
What builds on top of dead corals shells when a corals dies?
Any kind of material in the water, whether it's sand, debris, whatever.
What is the difference between hard corals and soft corals?
The difference is in the name; soft corals have a soft body, with no bony or hard parts. In contrast, hard corals have a hard endoskeleton made of calcium carbonate.
How do you care for a coral reef?
To ensure that you care for your Coral Reefs, You need to ensure you have the following this from the Coral.org site. I did some research of my own to answer this question properly as Coral Reefs are VERY important to the world I have found. Sunlight: Coral needs to grow in shallow water where sunlight can reach them. Corals depend on the algae that grows inside them for oxygen and other things, and since this algae needs sunligh to survive, corals also need sunlight to survive. Coral rarely develop in water deeper then 50 meters. Clear water: Corals need clear water that lets sunlight through to survive; they don't thrive well when the water is opaque. Sediment and plankton can cloud water, which decreases the amount of sunlight that reaches the zooxanthellae. Warm water temperature: Reef-building corals require warm water conditions to survive. Different corals living in different regions can withstand various temperature fluctuations. However, corals generally live in water temperatures of 68-90° F or 20-32° C. Clean water: Corals are sensitive to pollution and sediments. Sediments can settle on coral, blocking out sunlight and smothering coral polyps. Pollution from sewage and fertilizers increase nutrient levels in the water, harming corals. When there are too many nutrients in the water, the ecological balance of the coral community is altered. Saltwater: Corals need saltwater to survive and require a certain balance in the ratio of salt to water. This is why corals don't live in areas where rivers drain fresh water into the ocean.
