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  1. Coral reefs are formed by ________

  2. A.

     Volcanic rocks

    B.

     Marine sediments

    C.

     Chlorine material precipitated from sea water

    D.

     Tiny colonial marine animals which construct limestone skeleton material

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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

    Coral reefs are formed by tiny colonial marine animals which construct limestone skeleton material. Massive reef structures are formed when each individual stony coral organism or polyp secretes a skeleton of calcium carbonate.


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