What Region Was Largely Unknown to Whites Before the 19th

question 48

Multiple Choice

What region was largely unknown to whites before the 19th century?​

• A) Northeast​
• B) ​Midwest
• C) ​West
• D) ​South
• E) ​Eastern Mountain

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Definitions:

Temporal Isolation

A mechanism that prevents species from mating because they breed at different times, contributing to reproductive isolation and speciation.

Overlap

The extent to which two or more things cover part of the same area, share common elements, or occur at the same time.

Hybrid Breakdown

A phenomenon where offspring from two species or genetically distinct populations have reduced fitness or are sterile.

Sterility

The inability of a living organism to reproduce or produce offspring.