Question

Darwin diaries Why did the narrator think that the land is barren? Please give me the answer fast

Answer 1

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He thought that land was barren because the beach was made of dark-colored lava. The only vegetation he could find there was the tiny brush wood, which were burnt by the sun.

Answer 2

The reference is from Darwin's diary where he mentions his conversation with James about his voyage to the Galapagos Island. James refers to the Chatham Island as the barren land. He thought that land was barren because the beach was made of dark-colored lava. The only vegetation he could find there was the tiny brush wood, which were burnt by the sun.