Which Region of the Americas Was the First to Be

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which region of the Americas was the first to be extensively explored and colonized by Europeans?

• A) the eastern seacoast of what is now the United States
• B) the Caribbean
• C) the west coast of what is now the United States
• D) the Amazon region
• E) the Pampas

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Twin Studies

Research studies involving the comparison of monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (fraternal) twins to understand the influence of genetics versus environment on physical, psychological, and behavioral traits.

Family Studies

Research that examines the role of family dynamics, structures, and processes in the psychological health of its members.

Recessive Genes

Genes that are not expressed as traits unless paired with an identical gene; often overshadowed by dominant genes when different alleles are present.

Dominant Genes

Genes that express their trait even if only one copy is present in the genotype.