Asked by Derise Major on May 28, 2024

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What helped to limit the effects of hunter-gatherer societies on the environment? 

A)  giving nature time to recuperate after they moved on 
B)  high use of resources 
C)  exponential growth of their populations 
D)  reliance on fossil fuels as an energy source

Hunter-Gatherer Societies

Communities that subsist by hunting, fishing, and harvesting wild food, often with nomadic lifestyles.

Recuperate

To recover or regain health, strength, or energy after illness, injury, or exertion.

Exponential Growth

A pattern of data that escalates at an increasingly rapid rate, often used to describe population growth, infection rates, or compounding interest.

  • Understand the environmental impacts and adaptations of hunter-gatherer societies.
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Andrew NorcrossJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Hunter-gatherer societies generally had a low impact on the environment because they were nomadic and moved frequently, allowing ecosystems to recover. This limited their impact on any one area or resource.