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Question

Which of the following is the most significant factor in coral bleaching?

  1. Mining of coral rocks
  2. Outbreak of coral diseases
  3. Siltation of seawater
  4. Global warming

Answer:

Option D: Global warming

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Global warming ”.

Rising ocean temperatures due to global warming are the primary cause of coral bleaching events.