Which of the Following Statements About Coral Reefs Is FALSE

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about coral reefs is FALSE?

• A)Coral reefs may occur as barrier, fringing, or atoll formations.
• B)Coral reefs protect coastlines from erosion.
• C)Coral reefs are found in shallow, nutrient poor, tropical waters.
• D)No false statements, all of the above statements apply to coral reefs.

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