what is one potential negative consequence of nonrandom mating based on geographic proximity?

Answer 1

Individuals that live near each other are more likely to be related. Matings between related individuals are more likely to result in problems because they may have the same recessive alleles.

Answer 2

One negative consequence could be repetition in genetic traits, creating a gene pool of almost identical traits, resulting in higher death rates when a disease strikes. This is due to recessive alleles that are, in this case, not immune to a disease. If the trait is passed on due to geographic proximity, the population has a higher chance of dying.

Answer 3

mental retardation