What caused the collapse of the human population on Easter Island from its peak in 1550 CE?

A. A volcanic eruption buried the island in ash in 1588 CE.
B. Human activities overwhelmed the environment.
C. The society went through a demographic transition.
D. A series of tsunami hit the island in 1551 CE.
E. Dutch sailors introduced a foreign virus in 1722.


Answer: B

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