Pithouses Were Developed and Built by Sedentary Peoples Living on the Plateau

Pithouses were developed and built by sedentary peoples living on the Plateau of the Interior West as a way to __________________.

A) effectively smoke fish caught during salmon runs and meat from large game animals
B) protect against the dangers of landslides and earthquakes
C) stay cool during the hot summer months and warm during the harsh winters
D) keep large stores of corn and root crops from going bad over the winter months