Coral reefs can be found on the southern east coast of the United States but not at similar latitudes on the southern west coast. Differences in which of the following most likely account for this?
A) sunlight intensity
B) precipitation
C) day length
D) ocean currents
E) salinity

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The presence of coral reefs is heavily influenced by ocean currents, which transport nutrients and provide the right temperature and conditions for coral growth. The western coast of the United States does not have the same ocean currents that promote coral growth as the eastern coast does.

Coral Reefs Can Be Found on the Southern East Coast