Question

In which of the following ways did Washington’s native people produce a minimal impact on their environment? Select all that apply. (2 points) Responses built fish traps across rivers built fish traps across rivers harvested bark from trees harvested bark from trees dammed rivers, altering salmon runs dammed rivers, altering salmon runs logged old-growth forests logged old-growth forests filled in swamps filled in swamps burned forested areas to increase plant diversity burned forested areas to increase plant diversity tore down hills to make cities tore down hills to make cities

Answer 1

Washington’s native people produced a minimal impact on their environment in the following ways:

• Built fish traps across rivers: This traditional method allows for sustainable fishing without significantly altering the ecosystem.
• Harvested bark from trees: Gathering bark for making baskets, clothing, and other items can be done sustainably without causing long-term harm to the trees.

The other options listed typically involve significant alterations to the environment, which would not be characterized as having a minimal impact.