Which of the Following Theories Could Best Explain the Presence

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories could best explain the presence of ancient humans and Asian land animals on the islands of Southeast Asia?

• A) They crossed from the mainland along temporarily exposed pieces of land that are now submerged in the ocean.
• B) They reached and were spread throughout the islands by seaborne traders as they went from one island to the next.
• C) During periodic ice ages, glaciers extended from the coastline of the mainland to many of the islands.
• D) Until an earthquake destroyed it, Huxley's Line provided a narrow land connection to the islands.

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