The outdated idea that people in the Pacific Islands were lazy or less intelligent than Europeans because of the tropical climate they lived in is known as:

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Environmental determinism is the outdated and discredited idea that the physical environment, including the climate, determines the patterns of human culture and societal development. This theory was used to justify colonialist and racist views, suggesting that people living in tropical climates were less intelligent or industrious than those in temperate zones.

The Outdated Idea That People in the Pacific Islands Were