What Geologic Studies Finally Confirmed Darwin's Hypothesis That Coral Atolls

question 25

Multiple Choice

What geologic studies finally confirmed Darwin's hypothesis that coral atolls all had a volcanic substrate underneath that formed the original platform for corals to colonize?

• A)exploration drilling of the Great Barrier Reef by Petro Canada for offshore oil production
• B)scientific drilling of Eniwetok and Bikini Atolls by the U.S.government in preparation for nuclear weapons tests
• C)submersible traverses down the flanks of North Atlantic atolls by the C.S.S.Hudson
• D)seismic imaging of the West Pembina Pinnacle Reefs in the Alberta Basin by Amoco

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