单选题Which of the following statements is not mentioned as serious consequences of coral loss?AA reduction in tourism.BIncreased coastal damage from hurricanes.CThe extinction of the estimated 1 million species of fish.DThe collapse of reef fisheries.
单选题
Which of the following statements is not mentioned as serious consequences of coral loss?
A
A reduction in tourism.
B
Increased coastal damage from hurricanes.
C
The extinction of the estimated 1 million species of fish.
D
The collapse of reef fisheries.
参考解析
解析：
录音中提到的珊瑚损失（coral loss）的严重后果包括“the collapse of reef fisheries, a reduction in tourism and increased coastal damage from hurricanes”，对应选项A、B和D的内容，因此选C。
【录音原文】
Coral loss can have serious consequences, including the collapse of reef fisheries, a reduction in tourism and increased coastal damage from hurricanes. Coral decline also threatens the estimated 1 million species of fish, invertebrates and algae found in and around the world’s reefs. Several National Academies reports examine the environmental role of coral reefs and suggest ways to protect these and other marine resources.
录音中提到的珊瑚损失（coral loss）的严重后果包括“the collapse of reef fisheries, a reduction in tourism and increased coastal damage from hurricanes”，对应选项A、B和D的内容，因此选C。
【录音原文】
Coral loss can have serious consequences, including the collapse of reef fisheries, a reduction in tourism and increased coastal damage from hurricanes. Coral decline also threatens the estimated 1 million species of fish, invertebrates and algae found in and around the world’s reefs. Several National Academies reports examine the environmental role of coral reefs and suggest ways to protect these and other marine resources.
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