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Coral Reefs

ICSE · Class 11 · Geography

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Topics in Coral Reefs

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1. Coral and Coral Polyps

  • Coral is a type of calcareous rock made of skeletons of minute sea organisms called polyps.
  • Polyps extract calcium from sea water to build skeletons that protect their bodies.
  • There are about 2,500 species of coral polyps.
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2. Conditions Favourable for Coral Reefs

  • Coral polyps require a temperature of 20°C to 30°C for growth.
  • Coral reefs are generally found between 30°N and 30°S latitudes.
  • They need sufficient sunlight and live at depths of 45 to 55 metres.
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3. Types of Coral Reefs

  • Three types of coral reefs are generally recognised: fringing reef, barrier reef, and atoll.
  • These types differ in position, shape, lagoon development, and distance from the coast.
  • Fringing reef grows along the coast of a continent or an island.
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4. Fringing Reef

  • Fringing reef is a coral platform built along the coast of a continent or an island.
  • It is a narrow belt with a steep slope towards the sea and a gentle slope towards the land.
  • Its width varies from 0.5 km to 2.5 km.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Coral reefs as calcareous marine structures formed by coral polyps in tropical shallow seas

CoralsCoral polypsConditions for coral growthTypes of coral reefsFringing reefBarrier reefAtoll

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