Coral reefs that initially develop along the margin of an island or continent where environmental conditions are suitable are called:
What will be an ideal response?
fringing reefs
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What line or region best corresponds with the location of "E" climates?
A. coastal locations, midlatitudes B. high latitudes C. continental interiors, northern hemisphere D. equator, low elevations
A prism- or wedge-shaped, structurally complex zone of faults, folds, and mostly metamorphosed rocks that forms along the upper parts of a subduction zone where sedimentary material and oceanic crust are scraped off the downgoing slab is called a(n)
A. accretionary prism. B. passive margin. C. foreland basin. D. subduction wedge.
In the graph of precipitation and temperature, the area marked A has a:
A. Wide precipitation and temperature range B. Narrow precipitation and temperature range C. Varying temperature and narrow precipitation range D. Wide precipitation range and narrow temperature range E. Wide temperature range and narrow precipitation range
What is the fastest-growing mariculture production?
a. Salmon b. Cod c. Shrimp d. Oyster