Question

The Great barrier reef of northern coast of Australia resembles with

• A. Fringing reef
• B. Atoll
• C. Both of above
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Fringing reef

The great barrier reef, off the east coast of Australia, is one of the wonders of the natural world - it is the world's largest coral reef ecosystem. It resembles with fringing reef.

Fringing reefs grow near the coastline around islands and continents. They are separated from the shore by narrow, shallow lagoons. Fringing reefs are the most common type of reef.