The Period of Decline in Maya Civilization Corresponds to What

question 28

Multiple Choice

The period of decline in Maya civilization corresponds to what environmental occurrence:

• A) major volcanic eruptions throughout Mesoamerica
• B) a mini-ice age
• C) a prolonged drought
• D) El Niño

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Features Shared

Common traits or characteristics present across different species or groups, often indicating a common ancestry.

Taxonomic Groups

Categories used in the classification of organisms, arranged in a hierarchical system that ranges from broad to specific, such as kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

Fossil Record

The collection of fossils, which are the preserved remains or imprints of organisms, providing historical evidence of life on Earth.

Bacteria

Microscopic single-celled organisms that can be found in various environments, some of which can cause disease while others are beneficial.