The baobab, a genus of trees typical for arid areas, is known to be used by Indigenous Australians as a source of water, food and medical remedy. In the 1890s however, a large, hollow baobab located near Derby, Western Australia was adapted for what usage?
- Prison
- Town hall
- Kindergarten
- Warehouse
Answer
The correct answer is A) Prison.
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