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Despite their idyllic island appearances, atolls pose many natural hazards to human habitation.What are three factors that make human habitation on atolls difficult?

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The Oceania/Pacific region is comprised of many countries and thousands of islands. What are four characteristics of a typical island nation?


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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

 Lack of resources and small in size
 Lack of fresh water
 Low elevation above sea level
 Lime rich and infertile soils
 Atolls are in some state of subsidence

Answer to Question 2

 Population 100,000 - 150,000
 Land area 250 - 1,000 square miles
 Consists of a number of islands
 Ex-colony of Britain, New Zealand, or Australia
 Depends heavily on foreign economic aid


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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