What is the Coral Triangle, which includes much of the Philippine sea area, best known for?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The richest concentration of marine species on Earth
- Step 1: As one of eight major coral reef zones in the world, the Coral Triangle is recognized as a global epicentrum of marine biodiversity and a global priority for conservation. Answer: The richest concentration of marine species on Earth. Why not the others: None of these fit: The deepest ocean trenches in the Pacific; The strongest tidal currents in the Indian Ocean; The largest sea-ice fields near the equator.
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