What is a popular model for the formation of an atoll?

A. A volcanic island forms and subsides.
B. A volcanic eruption forms a large circular caldera.
C. A barrier reef becomes buried by volcanic eruptions.
D. A moderate-sized meteoroid forms a circular crater on the seafloor.


Answer: A

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