Why do tropical coral reefs prefer high wave energy locations?

A) They are hard enough to sustain themselves during the wave action.
B) They receive less sunlight in these areas.
C) They become the first to obtain dissolved gases and food particles.
D) All of these choices


C

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a. true b. false

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What will be an ideal response?

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