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What is the name of the long chain of coral reefs and where is in Australia?
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The Great Barrier Reef stretches from Rockhampton northwards along the east coast Queensland and a little beyond.
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How do coral reefs form?
When coral polyps die, their exoskeletons are left for new polyps to build upon. Over long periods of time this process creates reefs.
How long have coral reefs exsisted?
Over 10 million years ago.
What are the major landforms of the Bahamas?
The islands are low lying, and have no mountains.The islands of The Bahamas were formed from coral. This is why they are topographically very low. The highest point in The Bahamas is only 63 meters high.
A Protein is a long chain of what?
A protein is a long chain of amino acids. That are linked by dehydration synthesis to form peptide bonds.
Is coral a igneous rock?
Coral is certainly NOT a rock (and even if it was, it wouldn't be igneous, which come from volcanos). Coral is: There are lots of teeny tiny creatures in the ocean called coral. They don't live long, and when they die, they leave behind their exoskeleton. This builds up over time and eventually becomes the formation commonly received as a rock.
In Australia what is the name of the long chain of coral reefs?
Do you mean The Great Barrier Reef?
What is the name of the long chain of coral reefs in Australia?
Do you mean The Great Barrier Reef?
What is the name of the long chain of coral reefs in Australia and where is it located?
It is the Great Barrier Reef, which is off the coast of Queensland in north-eastern Australia, in the Coral Sea.
What is the name of the long chain of coral reefs and where is it located in Australia?
It is the Great Barrier Reef, which is off the coast of Queensland in north-eastern Australia, in the Coral Sea.
What is the name of the long chain of coral reefs?
The Great Barrier Reef
Where are are there coral reefs?
Coral reefs are located in warm, shallow waters. Did you know that the biggest coral reef is 1,430 long? It is the Great Barrier Reef located in Australia.
How long can coral reefs grow?
10days
Why should you not go diving in the coral reefs?
Coral reefs are delicate enviroments that needs verry long time to recover. So it's wise not to disturb the organisms that inhabits the reefs
How do coral reefs form?
When coral polyps die, their exoskeletons are left for new polyps to build upon. Over long periods of time this process creates reefs.
How long do coral reefs exist?
Coral Reefs can be old upto a million years. Coral Reefs takes a long time to form so after its formed the Coral Reefs stand strong for a long time. Unfortunately due to people who break Coral Reefs they dont last for a pretty long time as it naturally should last.
Why are coral reefs importart of the ocean?
Coral reefs are important to the sea because they give oxygen to the fish(whales) so they can survive in the water for long without coming to the surface
What threatens the long term sustainability of the nearby coral reefs?
Ocean acidification
