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Where in thepacific does phosphate come from?
Phosphate deposits in the Pacific can be found in countries like Nauru, Christmas Island, and Banaba Island. These deposits formed over millions of years from bird droppings and marine life accumulation, making them valuable sources of phosphate for agricultural fertilizers.
What island nation made millions from phosphate?
Nauru is the island nation that made millions from phosphate mining, which significantly contributed to its economy for many years.
Had different shaped shells depending on the island they were from?
The Galapagos Islands. Charles Darwin discovered that the birds on the island, finches, had different beaks. The finch's beak varies from each island to help the finch eat the food they can find on the island
What is the island called that h20 the childrens tv program is called?
The island in the TV show "H2O: Just Add Water" is called Mako Island. It is where the main characters discover their mermaid powers and where many key events in the series take place.
What is the term for separating a substance from contact with others as an island?
The term for separating a substance from contact with others as an island is "isolation."
Why is Christmas Island part of Australia?
When Christmas Island was discovered to have a rich source of nearly pure phosphate of lime, it was annexed by the British (in 1888). It was mined and jointly administered by the British Phosphate Commissioners and District Officers from the UK Colonial Office. After World War II, the British handed Sovereignty of the island over to Australia.
Where in thepacific does phosphate come from?
Phosphate deposits in the Pacific can be found in countries like Nauru, Christmas Island, and Banaba Island. These deposits formed over millions of years from bird droppings and marine life accumulation, making them valuable sources of phosphate for agricultural fertilizers.
Peru AND OTHER small island nations inthe central pacific sold this phosphate rich excreta of bird to countries in Europe as fertilizer which brought in large revenues what is the excreta called?
guano
Where do Christmas Island red crab migrate to and from?
They migrate from the middle of christmas island to the coast of christmas island
What country are the people are from at the tragedy Christmas Island?
Most people who live in Christmas Island are from Christmas Island.
Does Christmas Island have kangaroos?
There are no kangaroos on Christmas Island.
When was Christmas Island created?
Christmas Island was created in 1957.
What is Christmas Island's population?
The population of Christmas Island is 1,402.
What island nation made millions from phosphate?
Nauru is the island nation that made millions from phosphate mining, which significantly contributed to its economy for many years.
What hemisphere is Christmas island in?
Christmas Island is located in the Southern Hemisphere.
Christmas Island is surrounded by?
Christmas Island is surrounded by the Indian Ocean.
What year was Christmas Island found?
the island was discovered on Christmas eve 1777
