Hunter-gatherers extracted their livelihood from available natural resources and Neolithic farmers
A) maintained the environment by planting native plants and domesticating only native animals.
B) plowed, terraced, and cut forests in ways to prevent severe soil erosion and decline of plant and animal species.
C) used practices that discouraged the growth of weeds.
D) used practices that replenished depleted potassium.
E) altered the environment by substituting domesticated plants and animals for native species.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Neolithic farmers altered the environment by domesticating plants and animals that were more productive and efficient for their needs. This process led to the substitution of native species and the eventual emergence of agriculture.

Hunter-Gatherers Extracted Their Livelihood from Available Natural Resources and Neolithic