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The First Scientist to Propose the Origin of Coral Reefs

Question 62

Question 62

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The first scientist to propose the origin of coral reefs based upon subsidence (sinking) of volcanic islands was:


A) Harry Hess.
B) Charles Darwin.
C) Alfred Wegener.
D) Drummond Matthews.
E) John Tuzo Wilson.

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