The primary difference between hydraulic and action theories of state development is that:

a. action theory does not acknowledge the needs of food production
b. hydraulic theory does not take into account the effects of individuals and focuses rather exclusively on environment
c. hydraulic theory does not take into account the role of humans in environmental modification
d. action theory does not address the importance of water


b

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