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What are some examples of barrier islands?
A barrier island is an island close to, and parallel to, the main coastline.
Why are the barrier islands important to mainland?
the reason why they have barrier islands so that way the mainlands won't float away in the ocean and never to be found again... Because that would be pretty bad if that happend we would have to say byby to all of those poor people as they float away that and coosbay and northbend is on a main land<3 =)
How does the use of a wind barrier reduce erosion on a farm?
The main agents of soil erosion are wind, water, and tillage. A wind barrier keeps topsoil from blowing away
How many main land regions are there in France?
I think it's 8, but that's including islands and Crete.
What is the main geological feature of galapagos island?
The main geological feature of the Galapagos Island is volcanic material. Just like many islands, the Galapagos Island is made from an old volcano and tectonic plates.
What was the main purpose of the Spanish mission the barrier islands?
Convert the Indians to Catholicism
What was the main purpose of spanish missions in the barrier islands?
The main purpose of Spanish missions in the barrier islands was to convert Native Americans to Christianity, introduce them to Spanish culture and way of life, and establish Spanish control over the region. Additionally, missions served as centers for agriculture, education, and trade.
What are some examples of barrier islands?
A barrier island is an island close to, and parallel to, the main coastline.
Name two islands that comprise the british isles?
Great Britain and Ireland are the two main islands but there are also hundreds more small off-shore islands.
Are the British Island part of the British Isles?
Britain and Ireland are the two main islands, but all of their off-shore islands are also included.
Is great barrier reef separates the north and south islands of new zealand?
Not really. The Great Barrier Reef is a major feature of the Queensland coast. The strait between NZ's two main islands is Cook Strait.
The British Isles include the islands of what?
The Outer Hebrides, the inner hebrides, the Shetland islands, the Orkney Islands, the Farne Islands, Anglesey and the Isle of Wight are the main groups. Note that the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands are not part of the UK.
What nations did not comprise the british isles?
Geographically, the British Isles are the two main islands of Great Britain and Ireland and all of their off-shore islands. Politically, they are comprised of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland.
The two largest islands of the british isles?
Britain and Ireland are the two main islands, but all of their off-shore islands are also included.
What are three islands in Puerto Rico?
There are four major Islands that make up Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is the name of the main island. Culebra and Vieques are just off the eastern shore, and Isla Mona (uninhibited) is just to the west of the main island. There are over 140 islands that make up the territory of Puerto Rico.
Why are the barrier islands important to mainland?
the reason why they have barrier islands so that way the mainlands won't float away in the ocean and never to be found again... Because that would be pretty bad if that happend we would have to say byby to all of those poor people as they float away that and coosbay and northbend is on a main land<3 =)
What are the neighboring countries of the British isles?
Geographically, the British Isles are the two main islands of Great Britain and Ireland and all of their off-shore islands. Politically, they are comprised of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Neighbouring countries are France, Belgium and Holland.
