How Did the Maya Maximize Land Available for Subsistence

question 13

Multiple Choice

How did the Maya maximize land available for subsistence?

• A) they practiced hydroponic farming without soil
• B) they had gardens inside their homes for subsistence
• C) they used artificially raised fields in flooded areas
• D) they created land by diverting rivers into areas away from Tikal

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