Most of Australia's population lives near the coasts. Which of the following best explains this? A. The coastal areas are drier than the extremely wet interior of the country. B. The coastal areas have more mineral deposits and so are better for mining than the interior of the country. C. The coastal areas have less vegetation and so are better for farming than the interior of the country. D. The coastal areas are cooler than the extremely hot interior of the country.

A. The coastal areas are drier than the extremely wet interior of the country.