South Australia's development was distinct from many other Australian colonies due to its unique foundation and its central geographic location. Which of the following statements accurately describes the historical origins and geographic connectivity of South Australia?
- It was founded as a free settlement for British migrants rather than a penal colony and is the only state to share a land border with all other mainland states and the Northern Territory.Cevap
- BIt was established as the primary penal colony for the southern coast to manage overflow from New South Wales and shares borders with all states except Western Australia.
- CIt was originally a territory that gained statehood after the Federation in 1901 and is the only mainland state that does not share a land border with the Northern Territory.
Cevap
South Australia was founded as a free settlement rather than a penal colony and shares a land border with all other mainland states and the Northern Territory.
The correct answer accurately reflects that South Australia was never a penal colony, having been established through free settlement, and it is the only state whose central location allows it to border all other mainland states as well as the Northern Territory.
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Anahtar Kavram
South Australia's unique historical origin as a free settlement and its central geographic position.
İpuçları
1
Consider the difference between a 'penal colony' and a 'free settlement'.
2
Look at the map of Australia; which state sits in the middle and touches almost everything else?
Daha Fazla Pratik
Review the distinct origins of each colony to avoid confusing free settlements with penal colonies.
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