Question

1. you might think coral reefs are very strong. theyre actually quite delicate. they can be harmed in many different ways. one way is when careless boaters drive in shallow waters. many divers hurt reefs by touching them. also hotel building near the reefs is very harmful, so is the waste that some people dump into the ocean.
2. its very important for people to protect coral reefs. the reefs we have today started to grow thousands of years ago. it would take a long time for them to grow back if they were destroyed. scientists who study the reefs try to learn more and more about how they work. the information they learn will help us keep the reefs safe for years to come.
3. why was this passage written?

a to inform
b to analyze
c to influence
d to entertain

Explanation:

The passage provides information about coral reefs, such as the Great Barrier Reef's length, composition, how coral reefs can be harmed, and the importance of protecting them. It presents facts and details without trying to persuade (influence) in a strong - willed way like an argumentative text for a specific action (beyond the general call for protection which is more of an informative - based suggestion), not analyzing in a complex, in - depth way with multiple factors and their relationships, and not entertaining with stories or jokes.

Answer:

A. to inform