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How Do Atolls Form

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How do atolls form?


A) A fringing reef around a volcanic island grows upward as the island sinks.
B) A caldera on a volcanic island fills with water.
C) The central portion of a reef sinks below sea level, leaving a ring around the outer edge.
D) Organisms on the outer edge of a reef grow more quickly than organisms in the center.

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