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According to the professor, why did European powers start looking for the Northwest Passag
A.They wanted to study the wildlife of the Arctic region.
B.They were inspired by the idea of a New World.
C.They hoped to find a plentiful source of oil
D.They wanted to establish a western route to Asia.
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