Question

How did the Hohokam and Anasazi people adapt to their physical environment?
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A. They built networks of ditches to irrigate the desert.
B. They cleared the rain forests to make room for farmland.
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C. They built artificial islands in lakes.
D. They created terraces to grow crops on mountainsides.

Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation: The Hohokam lived in a desert with little rain, so they figured out how to irrigate their crops. They also became good at trade with other people. The Anasazi used the landscape to build their homes. They built networks of ditches to irrigate the desert. They cleared forests to make room for farmland. They relied on fishing and hunting for food. They built mounds to increase farmland.