Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true?

• A)There was no legal system in Australia prior to British settlement.
• B)The first governor of Australia was Governor Lachlan Macquarie.
• C)Indigenous Australians were recognised as legal inhabitants when the first British colony was established.
• D)Terra nullius means 'empty land'.

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Definitions:

Tasmanian Devils

A carnivorous marsupial found in Tasmania, known for its strong jaws, loud vocalizations, and nocturnal habits.

Founder Effect

A genetic phenomenon where a new population is established by a very small number of individuals from a larger population, leading to a reduced genetic diversity in the new population.

Northern Elephant Seals

Large marine mammals recognized for their significant size and the males' distinctive large noses, native to the North Pacific Ocean.

Genetic Loci

Specific locations or positions on a chromosome where a gene or genetic marker is situated.