Irrigation in ancient Sumer, the Industrial Revolution, and agriculture in the Amazonian rainforest are all examples of __________
a. the successful use of technology to overcome difficulties in the long run
b. short-term failures
c. cultural practices with long-term maladaptive results
d. cultural stagnation
Answer: c
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a. true b. false
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a. True b. False