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

Question

• Salt was overmined, leading to shortages and protests by miners who demanded more gold for their work.
• 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.
• Hurricanes forced many to migrate east toward central Africa, which reduced the size of the armies.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes how physical geography contributed to the decline of West African empires is:
• Periods of drought led to declines in food production and increased migration of people seeking better conditions.