Which of the following statements about agricultural societies is true?

a.

Agricultural societies did not pollute the environment.

b.

Agricultural societies impacted the environment less than hunter-gatherer societies.

c.

Agricultural societies had a higher population than hunter-gatherer societies.

d.

Agricultural societies impacted the environment more than industrial societies.

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Josh West

18 February, 19:20

Which of the following statements about agricultural societies is true?

a.

Agricultural societies did not pollute the environment.

b.

Agricultural societies impacted the environment less than hunter-gatherer societies.

c.

Agricultural societies had a higher population than hunter-gatherer societies.

d.

Agricultural societies impacted the environment more than industrial societies.

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Ishaan Orozco · Answer 1

The answer is C. Agricultural societies had a higher population than hunter-gatherer societies. The low rate at which natural ecosystems generate edible energy influences many aspects of hunter-gatherer societies. Most notably, the number of people per unit area, or population density.