Of the three major pacific island groups, was most recently settled. a. indonesia b. polynesia c. melanesia d. micronesia

The answer is B. Polynesia I hope I'm not too late or if I am I could aide those who need this answer. :)

While winters are rainy, summers are dry. regions with this climate are usually in the eastern part of the continents. they experience hot, humid summers and colder winters. precipitations have a regular distribution throughout the year, but hurricanes are common.

Which one is the underlined word?