Question
In Oceania, many villages are along the coast where water is available, usually at springs or where streams enter the sea or lagoon. The capital of Samoa is located near the sea, near a deep channel that runs through the reefs to the open sea. How did geographical features influence where Europeans settled in the area?
A.
The deep channel made it easier for European settlers to reach the island.
B.
The reefs protected the capital of Samoa from European settlers and traders.
C.
The lagoons made it harder for Europeans to reach the inside of the island.
D.
The deep channel made it harder for European settlers to reach the island.
A.
The deep channel made it easier for European settlers to reach the island.
B.
The reefs protected the capital of Samoa from European settlers and traders.
C.
The lagoons made it harder for Europeans to reach the inside of the island.
D.
The deep channel made it harder for European settlers to reach the island.
Answers
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The correct answer is:
A. The deep channel made it easier for European settlers to reach the island.
Geographical features such as deep channels and navigable waterways would have facilitated access for European ships, making those locations more attractive for settlement and trade.
A. The deep channel made it easier for European settlers to reach the island.
Geographical features such as deep channels and navigable waterways would have facilitated access for European ships, making those locations more attractive for settlement and trade.