Passage: "Coral reefs cover a tiny fraction of the ocean floor, yet they support about a quarter of all marine species. In the Philippines, reefs provide food and income to millions of people in coastal towns. Rising sea temperatures cause corals to lose the algae that give them colour and food, a process called bleaching. Corals can recover if temperatures return to normal quickly, but repeated bleaching can kill entire reefs." Which statement is supported by the passage?
Correct answer: C. Corals can recover if temperatures return to normal quickly, but repeated bleaching can kill reefs
The last sentence says corals "can recover if temperatures return to normal quickly, but repeated bleaching can kill entire reefs". The other options contradict the passage.
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