Question

Passage One Coral reefs that are falling apart are only one problem affecting ocean environment. Skeletons of dead coral animals make up coral reefs. Because living corals do not thrive without sun, they attach to the top of the reef. Without specific amounts of light, temperature, and oxygen, the coral reef cannot continue to support life. If the problems of erosion and pollution continue, there will not be a suitable home for sea life. Passage Two Thousands of fish would not have anywhere to live without coral reefs. Beautiful white, sandy beaches would not exist without any reef. There is nowhere that is better for diving because of the brilliant and beautiful marine life that lives among the reefs. But only a few parks have been established to protect the fragile environment of coral reefs. Which of the following is not true about the two passages? Both authors state that coral reefs are threatened. Both authors suggest that something must be done to save the reefs. Both authors state that coral reefs are polluting the ocean floor. Both authors suggest that coral reefs are fragile.

Answer 1

The correct answer is "Both authors state that coral reefs are polluting the ocean floor". That is the statement that is not true.

The rest of the statements are true:

1 - Both authors state that coral reefs are threatened.

(author 1) due to enviromental causes such us light, temperature, etc.

(author 2) little has been done to proctect them

2 - Both authors suggest that something must be done to save the reefs

(author 1) if the problem continues there will not be a suitable home for sea life

(author 2) establishing more parks would help

3 - Both authors suggest that coral reefs are fragile.

(author 1) states that the coral reefs fall apart

(author 2) says that they have a fragile enviroment