Which of the following best summarizes how the environment impacted the growth of the Maya?

Question

The Maya had to adapt to living in high elevations with thin air
The Maya had to learn farming techniques to clear the dense rain forest
The Maya had to build causeway and canals to adapt to living on an island
The Maya had to expand their territory to find suitable farm land

Answer 1

The option that best summarizes how the environment impacted the growth of the Maya is: The Maya had to learn farming techniques to clear the dense rain forest.

This reflects the innovations and adaptations the Maya made in response to their tropical rainforest environment, which included methods like slash-and-burn agriculture and terracing to create arable land.