Increases in ocean temperatures often result in coral bleaching,in which
A)the symbiotic relationship between corals and their algae is disrupted.
B)the calcium carbonate of corals is dissolved away,leaving just the soft animals behind.
C)the water becomes so cloudy that no light can reach the symbiotic algae in corals.
D)high levels of chlorine are released from the corals,killing the fish that swim by.

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Coral bleaching occurs when the symbiotic relationship between corals and their algae is disrupted, often due to increased ocean temperatures. As a result, the corals expel the colorful algae living in their tissues, causing them to turn white or "bleached". This can lead to the death of coral reefs and the many species that rely on them for food and habitat. None of the other answer choices accurately describe coral bleaching.

Increases in Ocean Temperatures Often Result in Coral Bleaching,in Which