What best describes the impact of people changing from hunter-gatherers to living in permanent agricultural societies? A.)Hunter-gatherers relied on a narrower variety of foods compared to grain producing agricultural societies.B.) Hunter-gatherers made little impact on the land versus “slash and burn” techniques used by agricultural societies.C.) Hunter-gatherers domesticated more animals during the winter months compared to agricultural societies.D.) Hunter-gatherers endangered many species due to overkilling compared to agricultural societies.
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I think it might be b but I'm not sure
B is incorrect.
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yes b was correct
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze each option and understand its implications:
A.) Hunter-gatherers relied on a narrower variety of foods compared to grain producing agricultural societies.
To evaluate this statement, we need to understand how agricultural societies and hunter-gatherer societies differ in terms of food sources. Hunter-gatherers relied on gathering available wild plants and hunting animals for sustenance, which provided them with a diverse range of food sources. On the other hand, agricultural societies primarily cultivated crops, such as grain, which could result in a narrower variety of food compared to what hunter-gatherers had access to.
B.) Hunter-gatherers made little impact on the land versus “slash and burn” techniques used by agricultural societies.
This statement discusses the environmental impact of hunter-gatherers compared to agricultural societies. Hunter-gatherers typically had minimal impact on the land as they moved from one area to another in search of resources. In contrast, agricultural societies often used the "slash and burn" technique to clear land for cultivation. This technique involves cutting down vegetation and then burning it, which can have a more significant impact on the environment compared to hunter-gatherer practices.
C.) Hunter-gatherers domesticated more animals during the winter months compared to agricultural societies.
This statement discusses animal domestication and the comparison between hunter-gatherers and agricultural societies. Animal domestication involves breeding and raising animals for various purposes, such as food, labor, or companionship. However, there is no evidence or common knowledge to suggest that hunter-gatherers domesticated more animals during winter months compared to agricultural societies.
D.) Hunter-gatherers endangered many species due to overkilling compared to agricultural societies.
This statement addresses the impact of hunter-gatherers and agricultural societies on species endangerment. Overkilling refers to the excessive hunting or harvesting of a particular species, which can lead to a decline in its population or even extinction. While hunter-gatherer societies relied on hunting for survival, it is unlikely that their hunting practices would have caused significant species endangerment. In contrast, agricultural societies tend to have a more controlled and structured approach to raising animals for food, reducing the risk of overkilling.
Based on the analysis of each option, the correct answer is:
A.) Hunter-gatherers relied on a narrower variety of foods compared to grain-producing agricultural societies.
Some groups who had migrated up the rift from Africa had wound up turning east. On the site of present-day Iraq, they discovered a favorable location for settlement called Mesopotamia. The Tigris and Euphrates rivers that flowed through the land deposited such rich soil that historians have named the region the Fertile Crescent. The first agricultural revolution took root in Mesopotamia as early as 9000 BC. Mesopotamia became noted for its grain production.
Humans progressed from being food gatherers to food producers. They learned how to grow wild foods from seeds. They began figuring out the best time to plant their crops and how much rain to expect, and adapting to environmental factors like floods or droughts. The easiest way to clear the land was the “slash and burn” technique. Farmers readied the land for planting crops by burning off existing vegetation. But after a few years, the nutrients of the soil became depleted. The farmers would move on to new territory to begin the cycle again. Eventually, farmers learned to replace soil nutrients with fertilizers. This enabled them to remain in permanent locations working the same fields.
Humans also began to domesticate animals. From the start, humans and dogs had bonded. The earliest humans used dogs as hunting companions. One site in Siberia held fossilized remains of dogs from 30,000 years ago. The humans who buried them left evidence suggesting they considered these animals to be special. Dogs were easy to domesticate, but it was 9000 BC before humans domesticated other animals. Keeping herds of sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle ensured a steady supply of meat, dairy products, leather, and wool.
The switch to agriculture had some negative consequences. People relied on a narrower variety of foods. Diets became less nutritious than in the hunting-gathering days. In grain-producing regions, diets were poorly balanced and too high in starches. Farming was also a laborious way of life. As a result, many people sought a middle ground between foraging and farming. Raising livestock provided an alternative. But flocks of farm animals sometimes grazed the grasslands down to the roots. Then the herders were forced to move around in search of more pasture land. Some herdsmen adapted by limiting their flocks to fewer animals.