The correct answer is - A. widening.
Both of the countries suffer from low fertility rate, Japan little more than the USA. The gap is widening because of the migrations.
- USA is country that is on the top of the list as a destination for migration, and also it is a country that allows big number of migrants in it every year, that contributes to the country's population to become bigger and bigger even though the fertility rate is low.
-Japan the other hand is a country that has both very low fertility rate, and very small amount of migrants coming to live in it, so the number of the population is stagnant for some time now, and is expected to start decreasing quickly in the coming years once the older population is not among the living anymore.
The answer is A. Root crops, including yams, sweet potatoes, and taro, became more common.
The root crops became more common, and practically the basic food source. This was due to the fact that the climate and soil on the Pacific islands were excellent for growing them, and of course for having a sustainable food source.
Answer: A body of water is nearby to regulate the temperature and keep it more constant.
Explanation: Air that is in contact with the ocean will be much cooler from energy transfer between water and air, while air that sits above land will heat up much more quickly. Therefore, coastal climates are much more temperate because a body of water is nearby to regulate the temperature and keep it more constant.
I think it is false because that is not true
what can be formed are mountain ranges called oceanic spreading ridges. While the process volcanic, volcanoes, and earthquakes are not as violent as a convergent