Here are the answers to your questions based on the provided content:
Question 1: Americans were attracted to nearby coastal waters due to potential economic gains from:
- Answer: catching seals and whales.
Question 2: Islanders living in Beqa, Fiji, live primarily by:
- Answer: by fishing and cultivating tara.
Question 3: This geographic feature is the primary reason for a budding economy on Cook Island:
- Answer: beautiful beaches and pleasant climates.
Question 4: The discovery of Australian towns caused the creation of new:
- Answer: gold and mineral deposits.
Question 5: Which natural resource is not a common and highly important food source throughout the Pacific Islands?
- Answer: cattle.
Question 6: Which geographic feature of Cook Island benefits the growth of crops?
- Answer: fertile, volcanic soil.
Question 7: Which of the following is the basis of the traditional Aborigine economy?
- Answer: hunting and gathering.
Feel free to ask if you have further questions or if you need more information!