How are high islands, coral atolls, and barrier reefs formed? Barrier reefs are formed through the growth of coral in shallow areas surrounding islands. Atolls
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are formed as an extinct volcano erodes, coral reefs expand, and sand spits are established
surrounding a central lagoon.
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Being exposed to secondhand smoke by living with a person who smokes
A) only poses a health risk for those in the household who smoke. B) has not been shown to increase the health risks of nonsmokers in the home. C) is now known to increase the chances of cancer of everyone in the home. D) increases the risk of cardiovascular disease but not cancer for others living in the home.
The two principal sources of artificial oil spills are tanker accidents and
A. spills from offshore drilling activity. B. spills from pipelines on land. C. refinery accidents. D. spills from onshore drilling activity.