alleryRoughly how long ago did the first humans set foot in Australia?
A50,000 to 40,000 years ago
B500,000 to 400,000 years ago
C5 million to 4 million years ago
D5,000 to 4,000 years ago
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 50,000 to 40,000 years ago
Archaeological dates place the first arrival of humans in Australia between about 50,000 and 40,000 years ago.
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