Vikas TU
Last Activity: 10 Years ago
Europeans have been at those latitudes for tens of thousands of years. They are partially descended from the Cro-Magnon (European cavemen). Changing skin color is a long process. Other people living at those latitudes now, such as Eskimos and the Inuit, have only been there for a few thousand years. A another reason is lifestyle. Europeans rely on agriculture for their primary food source. During winter, they really don't go outside. Eskimos and the Inuit live a totally different lifestyle. They spend a lot of time on the ice and snow, hunting and fishing. Exposure to reflected sunlight can be quite damaging, due to the ultraviolet rays. Therefore maintaining dark skin is important, since dark skin offers better protection against sunlight.
