The explanations given in this chapter for the differences in and distribution of skin color in populations around the world are examples of
A) punctuated equilibrium.
B) the social construction of so-called scientific categories.
C) attempts at classifying human groups into clines.
D) explanatory approaches to human biological diversity.
E) how having a political interest in justifying racial policies interferes with objective science.

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The explanations given in this chapter refer to explanatory approaches to human biological diversity, which is closely linked to race and ethnicity. The factors that lead to differences in and distribution of skin color in populations around the world include evolutionary adaptation to different climates, natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow. These are all part of the study of human biological diversity.

The Explanations Given in This Chapter for the Differences in and Distribution