Question

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.
A map of Australia. Climate zones: Purple, Tropical humid. Pink, Tropical wet, dry. Yellow, Semi arid. Tan, Arid. Dark green, Marine west coast. Green, Mediterranean. Teal, Humid subtropical. White, Subarctic. Dark brown, Tundra. Brown, Highlands. Arrow 1 points to eastern coast, dark green. Arrow 2 to center of Australia, brown. Arrow 3, near west coast, yellow. Arrow 4, inland from the southwest coast, yellow.

Based on the map above and your understanding of climate zones, which region is best suited for agriculture?
A.
One (1)
B.
Two (2)
C.
Three (3)
D.
Four (4)

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

Answer 1

A

Region 1 (the eastern coast) — the marine/temperate zone with reliable rainfall and milder temperatures — is best suited for agriculture.