which statement correctly compares competing theories on Mayan civilian's collapse?

Question

A. the overpopulation theory and environmental degradation theory both explain that warfare led to food shortages.
B. the environmental degradation theory and warfare theory both explain how climate change led to civil unrest
C. the overpopulation theory and warfare theory both explain that warfare led to population decreases
D. the overpopulation theory and the environmental degradation theory both explain that droughts caused famines in the classical period

Answer 1

The correct statement that compares competing theories on the Maya civilization's collapse is:

B. the environmental degradation theory and warfare theory both explain how climate change led to civil unrest.

This statement highlights how both theories connect climate factors (whether through environmental degradation or warfare) as contributing to social upheaval within Maya society. Options A, C, and D either misrepresent the theories or do not accurately capture the competing explanations for the Maya civilization's decline.