During the late 18th and mid-19th centuries, Europeans and North Americans were attracted to nearby coastal waters due to potential economic gains from

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catching trout and cod fish.
catching trout and cod fish.

catching seals and whales.
catching seals and whales.

shipbuilding.
shipbuilding.

finding riches on unexplored islands.
Islanders living in Beqa, Fiji, live primarily

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by hunting and eating meat.
by hunting and eating meat.

by fishing and cultivating tara.
by fishing and cultivating tara.

by gathering nuts for export.
by gathering nuts for export.

by eating plants.
This geographic feature is the primary reason for a budding economy on Cook Island.
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beautiful beaches and pleasant climates
beautiful beaches and pleasant climates

beautiful volcanoes
beautiful volcanoes

tropical plants
tropical plants

unique population of fish
The discovery of _____________ caused the creation of new Australian towns.

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jewels and diamonds
jewels and diamonds

bronze pottery
bronze pottery

gold and mineral deposits
gold and mineral deposits

furs
Which natural resource is not a common and highly important food source cthroughout the Pacific Islands?
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bananas
bananas

cattle
cattle

pork
pork

taro root
Which geographic feature of Cook Island benefits the growth of crops?
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fertile, volcanic soil
fertile, volcanic soil

dry climate
dry climate

proximity to the ocean
proximity to the ocean

infrequent sunlight supports the growth of shade plants.
infrequent sunlight supports the growth of shade plants.
Which of the following is the basis of the traditional Aborigine economy?
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farming
farming

industry
industry

mining
mining

hunting and gathering

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions based on the provided information:

1. During the late 18th and mid-19th centuries, Europeans and North Americans were attracted to nearby coastal waters due to potential economic gains from:

   • Answer: catching seals and whales.

2. Islanders living in Beqa, Fiji, live primarily:

   • Answer: by fishing and cultivating tara.

3. This geographic feature is the primary reason for a budding economy on Cook Island:

   • Answer: beautiful beaches and pleasant climates.

4. The discovery of _____________ caused the creation of new Australian towns:

   • Answer: gold and mineral deposits.

5. Which natural resource is not a common and highly important food source throughout the Pacific Islands?

   • Answer: cattle.

6. Which geographic feature of Cook Island benefits the growth of crops?

   • Answer: fertile, volcanic soil.

7. Which of the following is the basis of the traditional Aborigine economy?

   • Answer: hunting and gathering.