Explanations for the collapse of culture on Rapa Nui include:
A) Surrounding waters lacked reefs that support fish for food.
B) They cut down trees to build homes and canoes.
C) Rats feasted on pine nuts and birds' eggs.
D) All of the answers are correct.

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The collapse of culture on Rapa Nui (Easter Island) is attributed to a combination of environmental and ecological factors, including deforestation for building homes and canoes, the introduction of rats that destroyed the island's vegetation and bird populations, and the lack of surrounding reefs which limited marine food sources.

Explanations for the Collapse of Culture on Rapa Nui Include