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The isolated pockets of red-haired people in New Zealand is an example of discontinuous distribution. This distribution pattern is most likely the result of

  1. expatriation of red-haired people

  2. natural selection assisting, red hair

  3. random mating

  4. genetic drift
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Explanation

This distribution pattern is most likely the result of migrations of group of red-haired people into areas where other hair colours predominated. However, it could also result from discriminatory marriage partner selection.

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