The Example of the Kayapo of the Xingu River Basin

question 76

True/False

The example of the Kayapo of the Xingu River Basin in South America shows that traditional people were often capable of destroying their own environments.

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Behavior

The actions or reactions of an object or organism, usually in relation to the environment or surroundings.

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Discriminatory behavior or action against various groups of individuals, particularly based on racial, age, or gender differences.

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