Which statement best describes how physical geography contributed to the decline of West African empires?(1 point)

Salt was overmined, leading to shortages and protests by miners who demanded more gold for their work.
Hurricanes forced many to migrate east toward central Africa, which reduced the size of the armies.
Periods of drought led to declines in food production and increased migration of people seeking better conditions.
Landslides and flooding destroyed villages, causing the population to use violence to gain food.

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Periods of drought led to declines in food production and increased migration of people seeking better conditions.