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Limestone that originated as coral can be found on continents where ancient coral reefs were present and have since been uplifted or exposed through geological processes. Examples of such locations include parts of the Appalachian Mountains in the eastern United States and regions of the Alps in Europe.
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What 2 continents are found in the southern hemishpere?
The two continents found in the southern hemisphere are Australia and Antarctica.
What biome can be found on all the continents?
Temperate deciduous forests can be found on all continents except Antarctica.
What is found off the east coast of all continents?
The Atlantic Ocean is found off the east coast of all continents.
Which continents are found in the Western Hemisphere?
The continents found in the Western Hemisphere are North America and South America.
Where are island and continents found?
lithosphere Islands and continents are usually found in areas that have been surrounded by a large mass of water.
Sandstone that began as coral can be found on continents?
false only limestone
Can sandstones began as coral be found on continents?
false only limestone
What explains how limestone that began as coral can be found on continents?
the coral reefs only grow in the under water and the continents are under water so it can grow and give a good place in the under water.
What explains that limestone that began as coral can be found on continents?
the coral reefs only grow in the under water and the continents are under water so it can grow and give a good place in the under water.
Because plate movements have raised ancient sea floors above sea level?
limestone that began as coral reefs can be found on the continents.
Where is limestone that began as coral found on contents?
you learn it Monroe's
Why do limestone that began as coral can be found on land?
the world was once under water. this gave the coral conditons to grow.
Can sandstone that began as coral be found on a continent?
no
Where is limestone quarried?
Limestone is often sedimentary, formed of calcite in the form of shells and coral. So it's found where there used to be an ocean.
Why is most limestone formed in shallow warm seas?
Limestone is mostly made up of fossilized coral piled and compressed by the weight of the ocean over millions of years. Coral require sunlight for photosynthesis so cannont grow in deep water. Also, coral does better in warm regions. Limestone is found where coral is successful. Warm, shallow water.
Are there coral reefs in the Neritic Zone?
Yes, where coral reefs are found along the edges of continents; Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Florida USA are two examples. However, many are found around volcanic islands or their remains(atolls).
Where is the coral reef?
Coral reefs are found below sea level in shallow waters surrounding islands or continents alike where water temperatures are tropical and subtropical as far as any sun lights penetrates.
