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Why might high islands have larger populations than low islands?
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What is the difference between an atoll and a high island?
There are a great variety of differences between atolls and high islands, these include how they were formed, the soil quality, population and what they look like. An atoll is a very small ring shaped reef formed of coral enclosing a lagoon while a high island is larger in area because it is formed from volcanic origin. Also, though atolls have high temperatures of tropical weather throughout the year, their vegetation is poor. This is because their soil is usually coarse, gritty, sandy and low in fertility; the reason being is that it is formed form coral itself. Their trees have shallow root systems whilst high islands are more fertile and have a great variety of plantation. That is why high islands are more populated than atolls. High islands are bigger than atolls thus means that high islands have mountain peaks and areas for rivers to flow. Learnt this in Social Studies class.
The better watered volcanic islands where the economy is based upon agriculture are known as?
high islands
How many islands make up the Philippines?
The Philippines is an archipelago of 7,107 islands.The Philippines consist of 7,107 islands, of which 4,000 are inhabited.The Philippines is comprised of 7107 islands and is the worlds second largest archipelago.
What is the facts about island?
There are over 100,000 islands on Earth. Many are tropical and many are covered with ice. A number of islands on Earth changes quickly due to the rise and fall of the sea levels. Sea levels that are high mean smaller islands disappear.
Where would you be more likely to find a larger population center on top of a high mountain or on a coastal plain?
A large mountain
Why do African Latin Americans form a high percentage of the populations in the Caribbean islands?
They were brought to Europe.
What describes the demographics of Europe?
Low birthrate and positive migration
Is Solomon a high or low island?
if you meant solomon islands, they are high islands:)
Are the Midway Islands high islands?
Yes.
Are high islands or low islands better for farming?
Acording to wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_islands_in_the_Pacific_Ocean , high islands.
Are the Solomon islands high islands?
Yes, high islands are composed of volcanoes and volcanic debris. On the other hand low islands are composed of coral remains.
Does a high birth to death ratios lead to smaller populations?
No, it is actually the opposite. A high birth rate and a low death rate leads to increased populations.
When was Channel Islands High School created?
Channel Islands High School was created in 1966.
Why do people live on high islands than on low islands?
because people like to get high
How might the population growth rates of developing countries be affected as they become increasingly industrialized?
as developing countries with high populations become more industrialized pollution will increase.
What is the motto of Channel Islands High School?
Channel Islands High School's motto is 'Home of the Raiders'.
Why do more people live on high islands than low islands?
because people like to get high
