How did the Maya maximize land available for subsistence?​

A) ​They practiced hydroponic farming without soil.
B) ​They had gardens inside their homes for subsistence.
C) ​They used artificially raised fields in flooded areas.
D) ​They created land by diverting rivers into areas away from Tikal.

The Maya used artificially raised fields in flooded areas, known as chinampas or "floating gardens," to maximize the land available for subsistence. These fields were constructed by layering mud and vegetation on top of rafts made of reeds or tree trunks, which were anchored to the lakebed. This allowed them to create more usable agricultural land and to grow crops in areas with limited space.