Question

All of the following is true about the lake at Laysan or Kauo island, except:

A. The island its located on is getting larger and taller all the time
B. It's located in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
C. Although it is salty, it has a layer of fresh water that's vital for endemic bird species, including a rare native duck
D. Sea level rise will likely negatively impact this body of water

Answer 1

The false statement regarding the lake at Laysan or Kauo Island is that the island is getting larger and taller, as rising sea levels from global warming are actually reducing island size.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement about the lake at Laysan or Kauo Island that is not true is option A: The island it's located on is getting larger and taller all the time. In fact, due to global warming, ocean levels are rising, which is reducing island size and could negatively affect many islands including their size and the habitats upon them. This is contradictory to the statement that the island is getting larger and taller. Meanwhile, the lake at Laysan does indeed exist in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, and it supports endemic bird species due to its layer of fresh water atop the salt water. With sea level rise, there is a concern about the impact on this and other bodies of water due to an overabundance of saltwater and a shortage of fresh water, affecting the availability of freshwater habitats for endemic species like the native duck mentioned in option C.