Which of the following was a prevailing misconception about the native population of Australia?
A. Native Australians changed very little from the time they first inhabited the Australian continent.
B. Native Australians adapted to changing ecological conditions.
C. Native Australians had limited contact with individuals from the Island Pacific.
D. Native Australians developed farming despite their relative isolation from the rest of the world.
Answer: A
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