What were the main causes of the emergence of diversified foraging?

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Both depletion of big game and increase in population density were important factors that led to the emergence of diversified foraging. The depletion of big game made it necessary for humans to expand their food sources, while the increase in population density created competition for resources and incentivized humans to diversify their diets. The other choices (curiosity, regional tool kit styles, and desire for exotic lithics) are not relevant factors in the emergence of diversified foraging.

What Were the Main Causes of the Emergence of Diversified