Which of the Following Statements About the Voyage of the Beagle

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the voyage of the Beagle is true?

• A) Its purpose was to identify the fastest route from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean.
• B) It lasted almost two years.
• C) It turned into a tremendous opportunity for Darwin to collect fossils, plants, and animals.
• D) It ended with the sinking of the ship off of the coast of Australia, almost four years into its journey.

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