Question

How are the Pacific’s low islands distinct from the high islands?
A.
The low islands were formed from volcanoes rising above the ocean surface.
B.
The low islands have rich volcanic soils.
C.
The low islands have lush rainforests.
D.
The low islands often have no sources of freshwater.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

D

Low (coral) islands are often low-lying atolls or coral cayes with little or no reliable freshwater and poor soil, unlike high volcanic islands.