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What are the four major air pressure zones?
The four major air pressure zones are the Polar High, Subtropical High, Equatorial Low, and Subpolar Low. These zones are characterized by their distinct atmospheric pressures and play a significant role in shaping global weather patterns.
What kind of climate is found in the low latitudes?
The low latitudes, which are near the equator, typically have a tropical climate characterized by high temperatures, high humidity, and abundant rainfall throughout the year. These regions generally experience warm temperatures and distinct wet and dry seasons.
What type of volcanoes formed the Hawaiian islands?
The Hawaiian islands were formed by shield volcanoes, which are characterized by long, gentle sloping sides formed by low-viscosity lava flows. These volcanoes are created by the movement of the Pacific Plate over a hot spot in the Earth's mantle, resulting in a chain of volcanic islands.
Cyclonic low-pressure storms of high winds that develop over water are called?
hurricanes
How is a low island formed?
A low island is typically formed by the buildup of coral reefs or by volcanic activity. Coral atolls are formed by the growth of coral reefs on the rim of submerged volcanic islands. Volcanic low islands are created by the eruption of underwater volcanoes, with the accumulated lava and ash forming the island over time.
Name the group of volcanic islands in the south pacific ocean?
The large group of islands in the South Pacific is known as Oceania. These islands are classified as either the high islands or the low islands.
What is the difference between the three types of Pacific Islands?
The three types of Pacific Islands are high islands, low islands, and atolls. High islands are formed by volcanic activity and have lush vegetation, while low islands are made of coral or sand and are flat with little vegetation. Atolls are ring-shaped coral reefs that surround a lagoon.
Does Hawaii experience High and Low Tides?
Yes, these are a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean and have tides.
What three types of islands exist in the pacific?
Most of the Pacific Islands are low oceanic islands which formed from coral reefs.
What effect does global warming have on the pacific islands?
Sea levels are rising, threatening many low-lying Pacific islands and their inhabitants.
What is the total islands of the Philippines?
The Philippines consists of 7,641 islands during high tide and 7,107 islands during low tide. It is an archipelago in Southeast Asia located in the western Pacific Ocean.
What are the 3 main groups of islands in Oceania?
they are continental, oceanic and tropical.
Is Solomon a high or low island?
if you meant solomon islands, they are high islands:)
Why do people live on high islands than on low islands?
because people like to get high
What are physical features in Oceania?
High islands, low islands, and volcanoes
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.
