Based on the Evidence in Map 26

question 26

Multiple Choice

Based on the evidence in Map 26.2, "Australia," which part of Australia was settled by Europeans first?'

• A) The north, due to its proximity to the Dutch East Indies
• B) The south, due to the large number of railroad tracks
• C) The east, due to the location of the penal colonies
• D) The west, due to the vast expanses of open territory

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Definitions:

Nerve Plexus

A network of intersecting nerves, providing sensory and motor control to various parts of the body.

Brachial Plexus

A network of nerves originating from the spinal cord, passing through the neck and axilla, and innervating the arm.

Meningeal Membranes

The three layers of protective tissues that cover the brain and spinal cord, including the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Pia Mater

The delicate innermost layer of the meninges, the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.