Which of the following is not a cause of the ejection of nutrient-providing algae from coral?
A)pollution only
B)sedimentation only
C)oceanic acidification only
D)warming sea-surface temperatures only
E)pollution,sedimentation,acidification,and warming temperatures

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ejection of nutrient-providing algae from coral, known as coral bleaching, can be caused by pollution, sedimentation, oceanic acidification, and warming sea-surface temperatures. Therefore, option E, which lists all these factors together, cannot be a correct answer as it does not represent a cause that is not responsible for the ejection of algae. Each factor listed individually in options A through D can contribute to coral bleaching.

Which of the Following Is Not a Cause of the Ejection