Question

Match the term with the appropriate definition:
A. reef flat
B. Reef slope
C. algal ridge
D. submarine terrace
E. terrace

1. spurs and grooves
2. rich layers of coral high diversity
3. gorgonian coral sea fans
4. stout fire corals
5. black tip shark

Answer 1

i WILL GIVE A MEDAL

Answer 2

@Ladybird12

Answer 3

@Ricky2

Answer 4

i don't know sorry

Answer 5

rich layers of coral, high diversity = reef slope (E) - the diversity in light and low wave action allows for many species to take advantage of all the available niches

stout fire corals = algal ridge (A) - because the ridge is exposed to very high wave action, the corals here have to be stout and keep their projections facing into the waves to avoid breakage

black-tip reef shark = reef flat (C) - this is a shallow water species

gorgonians = reef slope (E) - these are too fragile to be found in the higher areas with their degree of wave action (Although, if you can use each letter only once, then I suppose these could be in what you call the "submarine terrace" (D) because they are usually found just below the spur & groove zone.)

spurs & grooves = terrace (if that's what they're using for the buttress zone) (B) - this is where the corals grow outward, but the grooves allow for dampening of wave action