Describe the recent history of Fiji. Be certain to detail the ethnic geography of the island and the challenges that have arisen from the different ethnic groups.
What will be an ideal response?
The British, who were the colonial power on Fiji, used the island for sugar cane. Facing a labor shortage, the British imported thousands of ethnic Tamils from southern India. The Indians, who practice Hinduism, now comprise 50% of the total population of Fiji and frequently clash with the native population.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Because of the rising prices of many metals, there is now particular interest in pursuing mining in what location?
A. Antarctica B. Hawaii C. under volcanoes D. the Netherlands E. the ocean floor
The removal of large tracts of forestland for human use is called deforestation.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The fastest seismic waves, which can travel through solids, liquids, and gases, are
____________________ waves. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).