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These are known as cays, pronounced "keys."

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Q: In Florida and the West Indies a small low lying island usually made up of coral or sand is known by what term?
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What island has the most exotic coral reef?

Florida or Hawaii or the Bahamas.


How did the Florida keys form?

The Florida Keys formed by coral that built up to form a low island.


What islands in the West Indies are flat?

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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.


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How big is Coral lake in cape coral Florida?

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A small low island on a coral reef is a what?

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What is under the sand on the beach?

It depends. On an island that was formed from a volcano, it would be volcanic rock. On a coral island, more coral. In Florida, if you dig down enough you'll hit the crust with in that part of the world is a clay like soil. It really depends on the geology of the area you're at.