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Closer Reading Answer in your notebook . 1 Why are coral reefs compared to rainforests ? 2 How are coral reefs important ... ? ? on a local level ? on a global level Thinking About What You Have Read . 1 What could happen if nothing is done to protect the coral reefs ? Discuss . 2 Scientists say that coral reefs could be a source of new medicines . Where might they find these medicines ? Discuss . Words , Words , Words Complete the following paragraph on 35 using the words in the box below . Coral reefs are one of the most beautiful habitats on Earth . They contain natural 1 that may provide us with new foods and medications . But coral reefs are in danger of _ 2 _ . For example , water pollution , blast fishing and global _ 3 _ are destroying coral reefs . However , coral reefs are strong and can recover with time . In Kaneohe Bay , Hawaii , where water pollution and over-fishing were destroying the coral reef , the city stopped dumping _ _ into the water and limited fishing in the area . Thirty years later , the _ j _ life in and near the shore has increased . A clean environment is essential for a healthy reef . Local residents and tourists also _ 6 _ from a healthier reef . They can enjoy the beautiful beaches along the and diving around the reef . Marine biologists warn that we must protect coral and coral reefs and help preserve this delicate 8 . More practice on Student Work Pace 35 . benefit destruction ecosystem marine resources shore warming waste

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