Asked by Emily Tudman on Jun 23, 2024

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Which statement is NOT characteristic of relationships between early hunter-gatherers and the environment? 

A)  Population size was low. 
B)  They exploited their environment for food and other resources. 
C)  They caused major environmental impacts. 
D)  They used potentially renewable resources.

Early Hunter-Gatherers

Human societies in the Paleolithic era who subsisted by hunting wild animals and gathering plant foods, without engaging in sustained agriculture.

Population Size

The total number of individuals within a specific area or group at a given time.

Environmental Impacts

The effects of human activities on the natural environment, which can include pollution, habitat destruction, and climate change.

  • Comprehend the ecological consequences and adjustments of hunter-gatherer communities.
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Stella BrightJun 25, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Early hunter-gatherers did not cause major environmental impacts as their population size was low and they used potentially renewable resources. Exploiting the environment for food and other resources was a characteristic of their relationship with the environment.