Hunting and gathering societies will sometimes resort to infanticide in order

a. make sacrifices to tribal gods
b. reduce the effects of anticipated food shortages
c. supplement scarce hunting resources
d. engage in more frequent intercourse


Answer : b. reduce the effects of anticipated food shortages

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