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Where do Torres Strait Islander peoples come from?
- aThe islands between the northern tip of Queensland and Papua New GuineaCorrect answer
- bThe islands between the southern tip of Tasmania and Antarctica
- cThe islands between New Zealand and the east coast of Australia
- dThe islands off the south coast of South Australia, near Kangaroo Island
Why?
The Torres Strait is the stretch of sea between the top of Queensland and Papua New Guinea. Torres Strait Islander peoples come from the islands in this area.
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