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Question

A map shows the climate regions of Mesoamerica. The central and southern coastal regions show warm tropical lowlands. The majority of the interior shows cool tropical highlands. The northern regions show extra-tropical drylands. The Olmec and Aztec civilizations are outlined. The Olmec civilization is a tiny portion of land along the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The Aztec civilization is a large area that stretches across central Mesoamerica from the Pacific coast to the Gulf of Mexico.

Which conclusion is best supported by this map?

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Responses

The Aztec empire conquered the Olmec civilization.

The Aztec empire conquered the Olmec civilization.

The Olmec civilization depended on slash-and-burn agriculture.

The Olmec civilization depended on slash-and-burn agriculture.

The Aztec empire expanded across a variety of landforms.

The Aztec empire expanded across a variety of landforms.

Food production was easier for the Aztecs than it was for the Olmecs.

Answer 1

The conclusion that is best supported by the map is:

The Aztec empire expanded across a variety of landforms.

This is supported because the map shows that the Aztec civilization spans a large area that includes various climate regions (warm tropical lowlands, cool tropical highlands, and extra-tropical drylands), indicating their expansion across different landforms. The other options either make specific claims about conquest or agriculture that are not directly supported by the information given on the map.