A/An ____________________ Encircles a Lagoon but There Is No Central

question 16

Multiple Choice

A/An ____________________ encircles a lagoon but there is no central island.

• A)atoll
• B)barrier reef
• C)bank or patch reef
• D)fringing reef
• E)reef crest

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