Most atolls began as ________ around volcanic islands which later subsided beneath the sea.
A) fringing reefs
B) dolines
C) polyps
D) tombolos
E) spits

Name: Most atolls began as ________ around volcanic islands which later subsided beneath the sea. A) fringing reefs B) dolines C) polyps D) tombolos E) spits
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Fringing reefs begin to form around volcanic islands and overtime, as the volcano sinks below sea level, the reef continues to grow and form a ring-shaped atoll.

Most Atolls Began as ________ Around Volcanic Islands Which Later