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Geography GK · Q139

Hydrosphere

Competitive Exams · Geography GK · question 139

Q139

Coral reefs are formed by ________

A.
Volcanic rocks
B.
Marine sediments
C.
Chlorine material precipitated from sea water
D.
Tiny colonial marine animals which construct limestone skeleton material
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
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.