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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
Unit 12 | Watery and Sky Wonders