The prime factor that drives coral bleaching is ____.
A) fungal infection
B) water levels changing
C) salinity levels changing
D) light levels changing
E) temperature changes

Question

The prime factor that drives coral bleaching is ____.​
A) ​fungal infection
B) ​water levels changing
C) ​salinity levels changing
D) ​light levels changing
E) temperature changes​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The primary factor that causes coral bleaching is temperature changes. When water temperatures become too warm, corals expel the algae (zooxanthellae) living in their tissues causing the coral to turn completely white, which is a process known as coral bleaching.

The Prime Factor That Drives Coral Bleaching Is ____