Question

which of the following best explains why foraging societies tended to have smaller populations? choose 1 answer: a most foraging societies lived in cold climates, which limited reproduction and growth. b foraging societies needed to remain mobile and had limited access to food resources. c survival was difficult for foragers, and many of the young did not survive to adulthood. d religious beliefs in foraging communities discouraged having many children.

Explanation:

Foraging societies relied on gathering wild plants and hunting wild animals. They needed to move frequently in search of food, which made it hard to support large - scale, settled populations. Also, their food sources were often scarce and unpredictable.

Answer:

B. Foraging societies needed to remain mobile and had limited access to food resources.