Which statement best describes how physical geography contributed to the decline of West African empires?(1 point)

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Periods of drought led to declines in food production and increased migration of people seeking better conditions.
Periods of drought led to declines in food production and increased migration of people seeking better conditions.

Landslides and flooding destroyed villages, causing the population to use violence to gain food.
Landslides and flooding destroyed villages, causing the population to use violence to gain food.

Hurricanes forced many to migrate east toward central Africa, which reduced the size of the armies.
Hurricanes forced many to migrate east toward central Africa, which reduced the size of the armies.

Salt was overmined, leading to shortages and protests by miners who demanded more gold for their work.

1 answer

The statement "Periods of drought led to declines in food production and increased migration of people seeking better conditions" best describes how physical geography contributed to the decline of West African empires.