Which statement MOST likely explains the population settlement of Australia? A) The coastal areas are not settled due to seasonal hurricanes. B) The interior is sparsely populated due to the harsh environment there. C) The northern coast is too close to Antarctica to attract many settlers. D) The western coast has large cities due to Atlantic Ocean trading routes.

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Fabian Smith

22 December, 16:52

Which statement MOST likely explains the population settlement of Australia? A) The coastal areas are not settled due to seasonal hurricanes. B) The interior is sparsely populated due to the harsh environment there. C) The northern coast is too close to Antarctica to attract many settlers. D) The western coast has large cities due to Atlantic Ocean trading routes.

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Brennan Mcbride · Answer 1

The answer is B because most of Australia interior dry and hazardous to humans

Cory Shepard · Answer 2

B) The interior is sparsely populated due to the harsh environment there.

Explanation:

In Australia, the interior is sparsely populated due to the harsh environment there. The desert area - including the famous "Outback" - cannot sustain large populations of people.