The statement that accurately describes the Mississippian people and the Ancestral Puebloans is:
The Mississippian people lived in a region with a wet climate, whereas the Ancestral Puebloans lived in a dry climate.
The Mississippian culture thrived in the southeastern United States, characterized by its agriculture supported by fertile land and a wetter climate. In contrast, the Ancestral Puebloans, also known as the Anasazi, inhabited the arid Southwestern United States, dealing with drought conditions that influenced their lifestyle and architecture.