What is the difference between an atoll and a tablemount (guyot)?
a) An atoll is an ancient volcano while a tablemount is a newly forming volcano
b) An atoll forms at sea level while a tablemount forms in deep water
c) An atoll top is at sea level, but a tablemount top is below sea level
d) Atolls form on islands, but tablemounts form on continents
e) There is no difference—they are two different names for the same thing
C
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