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Watery and Sky Wonders






               The reef took millions of years to reach its present size.




         Coral reefs grow about two inches a year. But it takes



         much less time to destroy a reef. Starfish eat some parts




         of them. Careless people who walk on it or take pieces as




         souvenirs destroy other parts.                                                                               fish swimming nearby a part of Great Barrier Reef
         souvenirs



       n. a thing that you buy to remember a special event or holiday
























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