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rosent76

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on: Jul 10, 2018
Irrigation in ancient Sumer, the Industrial Revolution, and agriculture in the Amazonian rainforest are all examples of __________.
 
  a. the successful use of technology to overcome difficulties in the long run
  b. short-term failures
  c. cultural practices with long-term maladaptive results
  d. cultural stagnation

Question 2

How do household chores relate to changes in subsistence strategies?
 
  A) Household chores increase with increasing agriculture.
  B) Household chores decrease with increasing agriculture.
  C) Household chores increase when shifting from foraging to pastoralism.
  D) Household chores decrease when shifting from foraging to pastoralism.


josephsuarez

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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

A


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