Which statement best summarizes the influence of the environment on the Olmec Empire?

A. the volcanic land provided tar and clay to use in constructing buildings, pyramids, and temples for shelter and worship
B. the rivers provided an avenue to migrate to other territories to expand their empire to ther regions of Mexico
C. the jungle are provided a variety of natural food aources indigenous to the tropical climate
D. the jungle area provided natural resources to use in developing irrigation systems to control the rivers and create raised land

1 answer

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

This statement best summarizes the influence of the environment on the Olmec Empire, as the natural resources provided by the volcanic land were crucial for their construction efforts.