Location of Coral reefs
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Coral reefs?
1. Coral reefs are rare along the west coasts of the Americas and Africa.
2. Corals are seldom found along the coastline of South Asia- Published on 09 Nov 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
- Coral reefs are rare along the west coasts of the Americas and Africa. due primarily to upwelling and strong cold coastal currents that reduce water temperatures in these areas (respectively the Peru, Benguela and Canary streams).
- Corals are seldom found along the coastline of South Asia—from the eastern tip of India (Chennai) to the Bangladesh and Myanmar borders as well as along the coasts of northeastern South America and Bangladesh, due to the freshwater release from the Amazon and Ganges Rivers respectively.
