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The tiny skeletons that formed the islands of the Bahamas are called?
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∙ 14y ago
they can b coral, or even skeletons from dead fish...that is how many coral reefs form also
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Islands formed by limestone animal skeletons?
Coral island.
Some Caribbean islands are formed from the tops of underwater mountains while others are formed from?
the skeletons of tiny sea animals
What is an Archipelgo?
An archipelago is a group of islandsa group of islands
Which rock was formed from skeleton and shells of sea animals and plants?
Coral is the hard rock-like substance that is formed by skeletons of tiny sea animals. These calcareous skeletons build up and form islands and reefs.
What two ways were the Caribbean islands formed?
The Caribbean islands were primarily formed through volcanic activity and the movement of tectonic plates. Volcanic eruptions led to the creation of volcanic islands, while the shifting of tectonic plates resulted in the formation of some islands through processes like subduction and uplift.
Is a rock called shale formed from the skeletons of the ancient coral animals?
No . Shale is formed my the metamorphism of the rock - Slate
Major landforms in the bahama's?
There are a variety of landforms in the Bahamas. These include ring shaped islands formed from coral, and scrub and sand.
A string of islands known as?
A group of islands are called an archipelago. Originally the term referred to islands formed by volcanic action. Then the Bahamas and other groups used the term to refer to themselves. More specific terms describe other particular groups but archipelago describes an overall group.
Is there volcanoes in the Bahamas?
No, there are no volcanoes in the Bahamas.
What Caribbean islands are coral islands?
Flat non-mountainous islands are usually considered coral islands. Examples of this type of island would be the Bahamas, Anegada in the British Virgin Islands, Turks & Caicos, the Florida Keys, and the barrier islands of Belize are all examples of coral islands. The majority of Caribbean islands are mountainous and have a volcanic history.
What is diatamachious Earth?
Diatomaceous earth is a mineral formed from the skeletons of tiny marine organisms called diatoms.
How was the reefs formed?
coral reefs were formed by the calcium of skeletons
