Easy
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ID: #7435
Question
Dark skin shields the body from UV radiation. In which regions are inhabitants likely to have darker skin?
Options
1
Desert regions
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2
Forest regions
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3
Tropical regions
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4
Temperate regions
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Explanation
Populations in tropical regions, near the equator, historically developed darker skin with more melanin to protect against high levels of ultraviolet radiation.