Plains Indians altered their environment by ____________.

A) the depletion of herds
B) growing irrigated crops
C) periodically setting fire to tall-grass prairies
D) trading tools, cloth, and tobacco

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Plains Indians altered their environment by ____________.A)  the depletion of herdsB)  growing irrigated cropsC)  periodically setting fire to tall-grass prairiesD)  trading tools, cloth, and tobacco

Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Plains Indians periodically set fire to tall-grass prairies to promote the growth of new grass, which attracted grazing animals like bison. This practice helped maintain a healthy ecosystem and ensured a steady supply of food for the Plains Indians.

Plains Indians altered their environment by ____________.

A) the depletion of herds
B) growing irrigated crops
C) periodically setting fire to tall-grass prairies
D) trading tools, cloth, and tobacco

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