Atolls portray an idyllic island appearance, but pose many natural hazards to human habitation. List some of these


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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a. Absorption b. Perfusion c. Inhalation d. Respiration

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Dune migration threatens human structures and may adversely affect human health

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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At ______ plate boundaries, tectonic plates are pushed away from each other when magma rises to the surface, creating new crust.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Which of the following is a characteristic of intensive agriculture?

A) Most work is done by hand. B) Plots of land are very small. C) Physiological density is high. D) It is practiced mostly in river valleys and irrigated fields in the middle latitudes. E) All of the above

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