The Loss of Foraging Traditions Had Been Caused By

Question

The loss of foraging traditions had been caused by:
A) distantly generated industrial pollution making its way into the food chain
B) habitat or land encroachment by neighboring groups
C) intrusion by loggers, miners, and agricultural corporations
D) exposures to outsiders' diseases
E) every answer is correct.

Accepted Answer

Each option (A through D) describes a factor that can lead to the loss of foraging traditions among indigenous or local communities. Industrial pollution, habitat encroachment, intrusion by extractive industries, and exposure to diseases from outsiders can all disrupt traditional ways of life, including foraging practices.