Why Does the Population of Nauru Cluster Together in Quasi-Urban

question 170

Multiple Choice

Why does the population of Nauru cluster together in quasi-urban settings?

• A) It is a cultural tradition for them to live in close quarters.
• B) The brown tree snake population is so large and dangerous that the island's inhabitants must live in large, fenced, snake-proof compounds.
• C) Phosphate mining on the island has left limited room for habitation.
• D) They are at war with the Solomon Islands and must live in fortified compounds.
• E) The settlements are located at the few sources of water on the island.

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