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How does the rural community of Laura on Majuro primarily secure its naturally occurring fresh water?

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Correct answer: An underground freshwater lens

Because atolls have no rivers or lakes, Laura relies on a freshwater lens, which is a layer of fresh groundwater that floats above the denser saltwater beneath the island. This lens is highly sensitive to drought and sea-level rise, making conservation a vital part of daily life for residents. Photo: Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States (2009), Wikimedia Commons, Public domain.

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