Question

Which statement best summarizes the influence of the environment on the Olmec Empire?(1 point)
Responses

The jungle area provided a variety of natural food sources indigenous to the tropical climate.
The jungle area provided a variety of natural food sources indigenous to the tropical climate.

The rivers provided an avenue to migrate to other territories to expand their empire to other regions of Mexico.
The rivers provided an avenue to migrate to other territories to expand their empire to other regions of Mexico.

The jungle area provided natural resources to use in developing irrigation systems to control the rivers and create raised land.
The jungle area provided natural resources to use in developing irrigation systems to control the rivers and create raised land.

The volcanic land provided tar and clay to use in constructing buildings, pyramids, and temples for shelter and worship.

Answer 1

The jungle area provided a variety of natural food sources indigenous to the tropical climate.

Reason: The Olmec lived in tropical lowland rainforests and river floodplains that supplied diverse plants and animals and fertile soils for agriculture, which supported population growth and complex society.