Which of these statements correctly explains the difference between an atoll and a lagoon?

A.
An atoll is a steep mountain with a peaked top, and a lagoon is a mountain with a flat top.

B.
An atoll is a coral island formed on top of a volcano, and a lagoon is the water enclosed within it.

C.
A lagoon is a coral island formed on top of a volcano rim, and an atoll is the water enclosed within the lagoon.

D.
A lagoon is the shallowest part of the ocean, while an atoll is in the deepest part.

Question

Which of these statements correctly explains the difference between an atoll and a lagoon?
 
 A.
An atoll is a steep mountain with a peaked top, and a lagoon is a mountain with a flat top.
 
 B.
An atoll is a coral island formed on top of a volcano, and a lagoon is the water enclosed within it.
 
 C.
A lagoon is a coral island formed on top of a volcano rim, and an atoll is the water enclosed within the lagoon.
 
 D.
A lagoon is the shallowest part of the ocean, while an atoll is in the deepest part.

anonymous · Answer

The answer is B If need help fan for help in future:)

anonymous · Answer

Answer is B an atoll is formed when extinct seamounts or volcanos recede partially into the water leaving a ring shaped coral atoll around the water,