Question

Which of the following coral reefs may be separated by a lagoon from the coastline?
1. Fringing Reef
2. Barrier Reef
3. Atoll
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 2
• C. Only 1 and 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only 1 and 2

Fringing Reefs: It is a coral reef, which is attached to the shore, either as a continuous wave-washed erosion platform or separated from the coastline by shallow lagoon.
Barrier Reefs: This is an elongated accumulation of corals lying at low-tide level parallel to the coast, but separated from it by a wide and deep lagoon or strait.
Atoll: A ring of narrow growing corals of horseshoe shape and crowned with palm tree, generally found around an island or in the elliptical form on a submarine platform. There is a lagoon in the middle of the coral ring.