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In paragraph 3, why does the author provide information about the types of crops grown and boats used in Southeast Asia during the period around 5000 B. C. E.? A. To evaluate the relative importance of agriculture and fishing to early Austronesian peoples B. To illustrate the effectiveness of archaeological and linguistic methods in discovering details about life in ancient times C. To contrast living conditions on the continent of Asia with living conditions on the Pacific islands D. To demonstrate that people from this region had the skills and resources necessary to travel to and survive on the Pacific islands