Which factor correlated with human populations losing skin pigmentation?(1 point)

Question

Responses

moving away from the poles
moving away from the poles

moving away from the equator
moving away from the equator

moving away from shaded environments
moving away from shaded environments

moving away from mountainous environments

Answer 1

The correct response is moving away from the equator.

As human populations migrated away from the equator, where there is more intense sunlight, they tended to lose skin pigmentation. This is believed to be an adaptation to reduce the risk of sunburn and skin cancer while allowing for adequate vitamin D synthesis in lower sunlight conditions.