Which of the following statements disproves the myth that American Indians were the first environmentalists?
A)They always exploited their environment before the Europeans got into the act.
B)They worked hard to protect those resources in large supply and took a wasteful approach toward those that they believed to be in short supply.
C)They caused an increase in the carrying capacity of their ecosystem for a prolonged period of time.
D)They sometimes slaughtered buffalos,eating the best meat and taking the hides but leaving the rest to decompose.

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The statement about slaughtering buffalos and leaving much to waste contradicts the myth of American Indians as the first environmentalists, as it shows a lack of sustainable use of resources.

Which of the Following Statements Disproves the Myth That American