The Pacific islands formed by coral reefs are called
volcanic -----
reefs
atolls
plates
pls help
Corals are volcanic? That's a total surprise to me. Have you consulted your text materials at all? Your answer is wrong.
Atolls.
Yes @Gabriel Atolls/C is correct
The Pacific islands formed by coral reefs are called atolls.
Here's how to find the answer:
1. Start by understanding what coral reefs are. Coral reefs are underwater structures made from the calcium carbonate skeletons of coral polyps, tiny animals that live in colonies. They are commonly found in tropical marine environments.
2. Understand the formation of atolls. Atolls are circular or horseshoe-shaped coral reefs. They typically form around the rim of a submerged volcanic crater known as a caldera. As the volcano subsides and sinks, the coral reef continues to grow upward, forming a ring-shaped formation with a lagoon in the center.
3. Now, think about the scenario you described, which involves the Pacific islands formed by coral reefs. While volcanoes are mentioned, the focus is on the formation of the islands. The correct term for this formation is atolls.
4. Therefore, the answer to your question is atolls.