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20 September, 03:39

Which of these statements correctly explains the difference between an atoll and a lagoon?

A. an atoll is a steep mountain with a peaked top, and a lagoon is a mountain with a flat top.

B. an atoll is a coral island formed on top of a volcano, and a lagoon is the water enclosed within it.

C. A lagoon is a coral island formed on top of a volcano rim, and an atoll is the water enclosed within the lagoon.

D. A lagoon is the shallowest part of the ocean, while an atoll is in the deepest part.

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  1. 20 September, 05:15
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    An atoll is a ring-shaped reef, island, or or chain of islands made of coral. A lagoon is salt water in a bank of water. So the answer is B.
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