For each question below, provide a comprehensive and detailed response that includes explanation, description of the terms, examples, and references.
1.The immense tropical Pacific realm and the ice-covered continent of Antarctica represent opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of their physical dimensions. Describe the physical similarities and differences between the Pacific realm and Antarctica, giving emphasis to their physical attributes, climatic conditions, water-land ratio, and volcanic activities.
2.The South Pacific realm has three main areas: Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Describe the three areas in terms of their climatic conditions, representative countries within that area, culture, economic problems, and environmental problems.
3.Many islands in the South Pacific have been colonized by the United States, Britain, France, and other countries; however, the United States has colonized most of them. Explain the reasons that the United States dominated the colonization of these South Pacific islands. In your response, describe the environmental effects of testing nuclear weapons of these islands.
4.Climate change has affected the entire globe, but the effects of global warming are significantly evident in the Arctic and on Antarctica. Explain how the process of global warming has affected Antarctica and the changes that are currently occurring or will start to occur soon with the melting of large areas of ice sheets.
5.Explain the process of ozone hole formation at the South Pole. Consider the formation of the ozone hole and the thinning of the ozone layer in our atmosphere. What are some of the worldwide effects on the human population?
