Match the islands with the regions. 1 . micronesia guam, wake, palau 2 . polynesia papua new guinea, fiji 3 . melanesia samoa, easter, tonga

Hurricanes a. usually form over land b. usually intensify over land c. gain strength from ocean heat d. usually form over the poles

Which statements describe cultural influences? florida is bordered by water on three sides. french is spoken in parts of louisiana. forests are cleared to provide space for cattle grazing. male children are encouraged to attend the university. the longest river on the continent is located here. birthdays are celebrated on january 1st. per capita income of northern buckland is more than $100,000.

Which barrier to economic development is shown in the following examples?