Answer:
C. A British captain explored the Pacific Islands
Explanation:
The main factor that contributed to Britain establishing colonies in the Pacific islands is that "A British captain explored the Pacific Islands."
This is evident in the fact that a British explorer or navigator known as James Cook explored the uncharted territory covering the Pacific Islands from the area of New Zealand to Hawaii around 1768 to 1779. His exploration knowledge led the Europeans particularly Britain to establish colonies in the region.
So both are positive. The 1st abs 2nd (A and B) are positive.
Highlands are <span>manifested in regimes of temperature, precipitation, wind, solar radiation, etc. They are cooler and moister compared to the surrounding lowlands. Most highlands has a hot and rainy climate. Their land are covered by rain forest.
Thus, the answer to this item is letter C.</span>
