Question

3 many animals live in and around the great barrier reef. what evidence from the passage supports this statement? a “rivers coming from northern australia can bring pollution from farm run - off when there are floods. farm runoff pollution includes animal waste, fertilizer, and pesticides. in recent years, pollution from these rivers has become worse because there are fewer coastal wetlands.” b “the great barrier reef is home to over 1,500 species of fish. but its not just fish that live in the reef. the reef also provides food and shelter to sponges, whales, dolphins, marine turtles and mollusks.” c “many ships pass through the great barrier reef when they are bringing cargo to and from australia. it can be tricky for captains to navigate through these waters, and, as of 2013, there were over 1,600 known shipwrecks in the great barrier reef.” d “where are the most biologically diverse places on the planet? if i asked you this question, you might guess the amazon rainforest in brazil or the jungles of india.”

Explanation:

The statement claims many animals live in and around the Great Barrier Reef. Option B lists various animals like over 1,500 species of fish, sponges, whales, dolphins, marine turtles and mollusks that live in the reef, providing direct evidence for the claim. Option A is about pollution, Option C is about ships and shipwrecks, and Option D is about other biologically - diverse places.

Answer:

B. "The Great Barrier Reef is home to over 1,500 species of fish. But it's not just fish that live in the reef. The reef also provides food and shelter to sponges, whales, dolphins, marine turtles and mollusks."