Which Statement About "Optimal Foraging Theory" Is True

question 87

Multiple Choice

Which statement about "optimal foraging theory" is true?

• A) Foragers store food for a season only.
• B) Foragers take only the plants and animals they need to subsidize their caloric intake.
• C) Foragers seek out food sources based on whether they will be worth the effort.
• D) Foragers no longer exist in the world; all peoples today use food production techniques.
• E) Foragers very frequently exceed the carrying capacity of their environments.

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