The Glacial Control Theory of Coral Reefs has been put forward by

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‘The Glacial Control Theory of Coral Reefs’ has been put forward by

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{'glacial control theory': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'coral reefs': [2, 0, 0, 6], 'darwin': [4, 0, 0, 0], 'sluifer': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'daly': [0, 1, 0, 0], 'lecante': [0, 1, 0, 0]}

The correct answer is option 1, Daly. The Glacial Control Theory of Coral Reefs was proposed by Augustus Daly. This theory suggests that the formation and distribution of coral reefs are primarily influenced by changes in sea level during glacial periods. According to Daly, during glaciations, when sea levels were lower, coral reefs would form closer to the surface as they require sunlight for their growth. As the glaciers melted and sea levels rose, these reefs would be submerged and subsequently drowned.

Option 2, Lecante, and Option 3, Sluifer, are not associated with the Glacial Control Theory of Coral Reefs. Option 4, Darwin and Dana, is incorrect as well. While Charles Darwin did study coral reefs and proposed theories about their formation, the Glacial Control Theory was not put forward by Darwin and Dana. Therefore, the correct answer is option 1, Daly.

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