Before Contact with Europeans,the People of a Tiny,isolated Group of South

question 40

Multiple Choice

Before contact with Europeans,the people of a tiny,isolated group of South Pacific islands had a population of around 50,000 people.Because of poor management of their own resources,the population fell to around 5000 by about the year 1750.When Europeans finally arrived,they brought smallpox and after the ensuing epidemic,only about 800 islanders were left alive.The unusual genetic makeup of the native population is due to what phenomenon?

• A)genetic drift
• B)bottleneck effect
• C)gene flow
• D)speciation

Understand the diversity of family structures and relationships in contemporary society.

Recognize the impacts of social and cultural shifts on marriage, divorce, and family dynamics.

Analyze the roles and experiences of parenthood and the factors influencing the decision to have children.

Evaluate the effects of dual-income on family dynamics and child-rearing practices across different societies.

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