Which of the following best describes the relationship between humans and the environment in Mesopotamia?
A. Only farmers had sufficient knowledge to manipulate the surrounding environment.
B. Humans had to constantly innovate ways to alter their environment to accommodate rapid population growth.
C. Religious beliefs prevented humans from tampering with the environment.
D. Periodic environmental disasters led to the frequent social collapse of large settlements.
Answer: B
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