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Cambridge AS & A Level Geography

8.3Coral reefs

Coral reefs in Cambridge AS & A Level Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview

Candidates need a basic understanding of what coral is, its slow growth and the importance of reefs.

Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 8.3.1Describe the distribution of coral reefs and the conditions for coral growth.
  2. 8.3.2Explain the threats to coral reefs and evaluate management strategies.

Lessons

  • Coral reefs: conditions, threats and management

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Coral reefs: sample question

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Why do coral reefs grow only in shallow water?

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