Question

which statement best describes how physical geography contributed to the decline of west african empires? (1 point)
○ landslides and flooding destroyed villages, causing the population to use violence to gain food
○ periods of drought led to declines in food production and increased migration of people seeking better conditions
○ hurricanes forced many to migrate east toward central africa, which reduced the size of the armies
○ salt was overmined, leading to shortages and protests by miners who demanded more gold for their work

Explanation:

Physical geography - related events like landslides and flooding can destroy infrastructure (villages in this case). This disruption can lead to food - related issues and population - level responses such as using violence to access food. The other options either focus on non - geographical factors (salt, hurricanes) or less directly on the impact of physical geography on decline.

Answer:

Landslides and flooding destroyed villages, causing the population to use violence to gain food.