試題詳解

73. According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true about coral bleaching?
(A) Coral reefs will turn white and die within hours when surrounded by waters that are 1 degree Celsius warmer than usual.
(B) Rising water temperatures can stress jewel-toned corals, leading them to expel their algae and turn white.
(C) The duration and intensity of high temperatures determine whether a coral becomes heat-stressed and bleaches.
(D) Coral bleaching is more common in shallow waters, where climate-driven warming is most pronounced.