The Maya developed each of the following modifications to address food production needs except:

a. low-lying areas converted into reservoirs to hold water for irrigation of fields
b. raised fields constructed to take advantage of periodic flooding in the area
c. fruit production carried out near housing zones to make use of human wastes as fertilizer
d. underground pits dug so that farming could occur during the dry season by taking advantage of damp soils


d

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Which is correct concerning bipedalism?

A. Anatomically modern humans were the first primates who were completely bipedal. B. Bipedalism evolved after hominins started to make stone tools. C. Bipedalism is the natural result of an increase in brain size and intelligence. D. Bipedalism is reflected in anatomical changes to the pelvis, lower limb, and foot that occurred by at least 4 to 6 million years ago.

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The Betsileo view of money changed, and now they

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