Which of the following best describes the changes in subsistence practices of groups during the early and middle Holocene?
A) initial systematic exploitation of fish and fowl resources
B) primarily associated with hunting megafauna
C) intensive hunting, fishing, and gathering
D) a decreased emphasis on the importance of plant foods in the diet
E) a switch away from marine resources as sea levels rise

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During the early and middle Holocene, subsistence practices of groups became more intensive, with an increased focus on hunting, fishing, and gathering. This included the systematic exploitation of fish and fowl resources, as well as the continued hunting of smaller game animals and gathering of plants. There was not a decrease in the importance of plant foods in the diet, but rather a continued reliance on them alongside hunting and fishing. Additionally, while sea levels did rise during this time period, there is evidence that groups still relied heavily on marine resources.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Changes in Subsistence