South American Civilizations and Agriculture

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Which was the main way Andean peoples modified their environment to grow more food? Options: by building stone walls, by building terraces, by cutting down forests, by irrigating fields

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by building terraces

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Why did some groups in South America continue to live as nomads after the development of agriculture?

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They lived in ecosystems that were not suitable for farming.

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Which list shows the correct order in which some peoples in South America began to build a more stable food supply? Options: hunt, fish, and gather plants; cultivate crops; domesticate animals; modify landscape to support settlements

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hunt, fish, and gather plants; cultivate crops; domesticate animals; modify landscape to support settlements

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How did knowing how to cut and stack stones help early Andean civilizations grow?

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They built irrigation channels to carry water where it was needed.

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What was one effect of the development of agriculture in South America?

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Groups began to settle in one place.

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What was a significant reason for the development of agriculture in the Andean region?

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The need to support a growing population.

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Which of the following was a primary crop cultivated by early South American civilizations? Maize, Squash, Barley, Rice

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Squash

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How did the domestication of animals impact early South American societies?

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It provided a reliable source of labor and food.