Question: Which statement expresses a central idea in "Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale"? (1 point) Responses The population of Easter island had declined to about 100 people by 1887. The population of Easter island had declined to about 100 people by 1887. Europeans enslaved many of Easter Island's healthy inhabitants. Europeans enslaved many of Easter Island's healthy inhabitants. Easter Island's original inhabitants may have wasted their resources. Easter Island's original inhabitants may have wasted their resources. The Polynesian name for Easter Island refers to its location.

The central idea expressed in "Easter Island: A Cautionary Tale" is that Easter Island's original inhabitants may have wasted their resources.