What Environmental Effects Contributed to the Decline of Ancient American

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Essay

What environmental effects contributed to the decline of ancient American civilizations? Explain.

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Definitions:

Yin/Yang Theory

A fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy and culture, describing how opposite or contrary forces are interconnected and complementary in the natural world.

Tao

A fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy and religion, usually translated as "the Way," denoting the natural order or a principle that is the source of everything.

Assimilation

The process of integrating new information into existing cognitive structures or knowledge.

Heritage Consistency

The degree to which one's lifestyle, beliefs, and practices reflect the cultural traditions of their family or ethnic group.