Despite their instability, over 70 barrier islands off the United States have been commercially

developed. Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: T
Millions of people live on these barrier islands. Examples can be found in Florida, New Jersey, and
even Texas. Information can be found in the section Larger-Scale Features Accumulate on
Depositional Coasts.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

You might also like to view...

Current photovoltaic technology uses sunlight to generate electricity

A) with a single structure in a single step. B) by heating water and using microscopic hydroturbines. C) in the process of microfusion. D) while generating small amounts of methane for use as a fuel in other applications.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

In some countries of the world, food supplies are insufficient to provide the entire population with a nutritious diet

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Earthquake motion occurs due to rock ____

a. ?deformation b. ?rupture c. ?stress d. ?strain e. ?elasticity

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences

Multinational corporations are attracted to Indonesia because of inexpensive labor for export product assembly as well as ________

A) a healthy agricultural sector which can supply exotic foods to management inexpensively B) black markets for a wide variety of consumer goods C) government bribes to management D) a very large and youthful domestic consumer market

Environmental & Atmospheric Sciences