Europeans, North Americans, and East Asians capitalized on the natural resources of the Pacific Islands by expanding farms of native island species such as mangoes, sugarcane, coffee, and livestock

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False
RATIONALE: Europeans, North Americans, and East Asians changed the natural history of the Pacific islands by introducing exotic crops and animals, including arrowroot and cassava (manioc); bananas; tropical fruits such as mangoes, pineapples, papayas, and citrus; coffee and cacao; sugarcane; and cattle, goats, and poultry.

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