Despite their idyllic island appearances, atolls pose many natural hazards to human habitation.What are three factors that make human habitation on atolls difficult?
• 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. A B. B C. C
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Name the ellipsoids that are the basis for NAD27, NAD83, and GPS, respectively.
What will be an ideal response?
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Oceanic trenches form when one oceanic plate collides with another oceanic plate
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Between 1974 and 2005, which region had the most rapid growth of manufacturing output?
A) Mexico B) Central America C) East and SE Asia D) Brazil E) India
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