East Asia is at a latitude that allows for the easy domestication of plants and animals, and having these conditions in early times propelled East Asian cultures to prosperity today.This scenario is an example of

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Distal causes refer to underlying factors or conditions that have long-term effects, often historical or geographical, that indirectly influence outcomes. The scenario describes how the geographical and environmental conditions of East Asia (its latitude facilitating the domestication of plants and animals) have had a long-term impact on the prosperity of East Asian cultures, fitting the definition of distal causes.

East Asia Is at a Latitude That Allows for the Easy