Question

Which statement best explains why rising sea levels are a serious problem for Pacific islands?(1 point)
Responses

Tourists do not want to visit islands with coastal erosion.
Tourists do not want to visit islands with coastal erosion.

Some islands are at risk of disappearing completely.
Some islands are at risk of disappearing completely.

It makes it difficult for boats to access the islands
It makes it difficult for boats to access the islands

It is causing a severe drought in some areas which hurt the farms

Answer 1

What led to Britain establishing colonies in the Pacific islands?(1 point)
Responses

the Dutch arrived in Australia and established colonies
the Dutch arrived in Australia and established colonies

Captain James Cook, a British captain, explored the Pacific islands reaching the Southeast coast of Australia
Captain James Cook, a British captain, explored the Pacific islands reaching the Southeast coast of Australia

Polynesian navigators invited the British to establish a colony.
Polynesian navigators invited the British to establish a colony.

France paid for British explorers to settle in the islands.

Answer 2

Some islands are at risk of disappearing completely.

Answer 3

Captain James Cook, a British captain, explored the Pacific islands reaching the Southeast coast of Australia