Question

which statement best summarizes \save the coral reefs\?

coral reefs are a very important component of the oceans ecosystem because they support sea life, such as crabs and sea turtles. in fact, over four thousand species depend on the survival of the reefs, which are being destroyed by bleaching. more must be done immediately to save the reefs.

development along the coastal regions has significant negative effects on coral reefs. the reefs are an essential part of the oceans ecosystem, and when people build structures on top of them, they are easily damaged because they are so fragile. we should limit construction along the coast to protect the reefs.

construction along the coasts, overfishing, and bleaching have seriously damaged the worlds coral reefs. since reefs are a very important part of the oceans ecosystem, their destruction has a devastating environmental impact, and we must work to protect them.

coral reefs are fragile structures made of limestone. people who build in coastal regions and others who overfish our seas must be stopped, because they dont care about all the species that rely on the survival of reefs, such as sea turtles, clownfish, lobster, sharks, and crabs.

Explanation:

Analyze the requirements of a summary

A good summary must capture all the main ideas of the text objectively, without focusing too narrowly on only one cause or detail, and without introducing subjective, overly emotional language.

Evaluate the first option

The first option focuses primarily on bleaching as the cause of destruction. This is too narrow if the text discusses multiple threats to coral reefs.

Evaluate the second option

The second option focuses exclusively on coastal development and construction. Like the first option, this is too narrow if other major threats are discussed in the text.

Evaluate the third option

Using Textual Evidence, this option is the most comprehensive. It lists multiple major threats mentioned in the passage (coastal construction, overfishing, and bleaching), explains their ecological importance, and states the overall call to action to protect them. This captures the complete scope of the text.

Evaluate the fourth option

The fourth option uses subjective, emotionally charged language ("don't care about all the species") and is less objective than the third option. A proper academic summary must remain objective.

Answer:

• (A) Coral reefs are a very important component of the ocean's ecosystem because they support sea life, such as crabs and sea turtles. In fact, over four thousand species depend on the survival of the reefs, which are being destroyed by bleaching. More must be done immediately to save the reefs.
• (B) Development along the coastal regions has significant negative effects on coral reefs. The reefs are an essential part of the ocean's ecosystem, and when people build structures on top of them, they are easily damaged because they are so fragile. We should limit construction along the coast to protect the reefs.
• (C) Construction along the coasts, overfishing, and bleaching have seriously damaged the world's coral reefs. Since reefs are a very important part of the ocean's ecosystem, their destruction has a devastating environmental impact, and we must work to protect them. (Correct answer)
• (D) Coral reefs are fragile structures made of limestone. People who build in coastal regions and others who overfish our seas must be stopped, because they don't care about all the species that rely on the survival of reefs, such as sea turtles, clownfish, lobster, sharks, and crabs.