Why the Great Barrier Reef Matters — Reading Comprehension
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The Great Barrier Reef is incredibly important for many reasons. First, it's a home for countless marine animals. Over 1,500 species of fish, 400 types of hard coral, and many other creatures like sea turtles and dolphins live there. The reef also helps protect the coast from storms and big waves. For humans, the Great Barrier Reef is valuable too. It brings in billions of dollars each year from tourism and fishing. People come from all over the world to see its beauty. Scientists study the reef to learn about ocean life and how to protect it.
The reef also absorbs carbon dioxide, which helps fight climate change. Protecting the Great Barrier Reef isn't just about saving one place – it's about keeping our whole planet healthy.
How many species of fish live in the Great Barrier Reef?
Over 500Over 1,000Over 1,500Over 2,000What is one way the reef helps the environment?
It produces oxygenIt absorbs carbon dioxideIt cleans the ocean waterIt creates rain cloudsHow does the reef help protect the coast?
By creating a barrier against storms and big wavesBy producing a special type of sandBy attracting more fish to the areaBy making the water warmerWhy do scientists study the Great Barrier Reef?
To find buried treasureTo learn about ocean life and how to protect itTo discover new types of boatsTo predict the weatherHow does the Great Barrier Reef benefit the economy?
By producing oilBy growing cropsBy attracting tourists and supporting fishingBy mining for precious metalsWhat does the passage suggest about protecting the Great Barrier Reef?
It's not importantIt only matters to AustraliaIt's important for the whole planetIt's too late to protect it
