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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

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 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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