« previous next »

Author Question: A(n) _______________ is an island consisting of a ring of coral reefs that have grown up from a ... (Read 198 times)

Shelles

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 582
on: Aug 7, 2018
A(n) _______________ is an island consisting of a ring of coral reefs that have grown up from a subsiding volcanic island and that encircle a central lagoon.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

After a wave breaks the water continues to rush up the beach face toward land as a thin sheet of water called _______________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


meganmoser117

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 303
Reply #1 on: Aug 7, 2018
Answer to Question 1

atoll

Answer to Question 2

swash


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.

Did you know?

If you use artificial sweeteners, such as cyclamates, your eyes may be more sensitive to light. Other factors that will make your eyes more sensitive to light include use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hypertension medications, diuretics, and antidiabetic medications.

Did you know?

Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.

Did you know?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) was originally known as the Communicable Disease Center, which was formed to fight malaria. It was originally headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, since the Southern states faced the worst threat from malaria.

Did you know?

Walt Disney helped combat malaria by making an animated film in 1943 called The Winged Scourge. This short film starred the seven dwarfs and taught children that mosquitos transmit malaria, which is a very bad disease. It advocated the killing of mosquitos to stop the disease.

coral Reef coral Reef
Coral Reef Coral Reef
The hilly terrain on Shengshan Island The hilly terrain on Shengshan Island
Laboratory-Grown Stem Cells Laboratory-Grown Stem Cells
Video: Summary of glucose catabolism

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library