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- what are coral reefs primarily formed from?
a) sand and silt
b) coral polyps calcium carbonate
c) seaweed and kelp
d) ocean sediments
Brief Explanations
Coral reefs are built by coral polyps that secrete calcium carbonate to form their exoskeletons. Over time, these accumulate to form the reef structure.
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B. Coral polyps' calcium carbonate