It is difficult to compare contemporary foragers to foragers of the past (before domestication) because: A) Early foragers lived in all types of environments, while modern foragers are not relics of the past, and they have been interacting with farmers.
B) Early foragers lived in highly complex societies due to the adaptation of aquatic foraging strategies.
C) Modern foragers are merely groups of farmers who have been pushed off their lands by more powerful groups.
D) All foragers adopted agricultural ways 10,000 years ago.
The correct answer is A) Early foragers lived in all types of environments, while modern foragers are not relics of the past, and they have been interacting with farmers.
### Explanation:
Contemporary foragers have been influenced by interactions with agricultural societies, which often alters their traditional lifestyles and practices. Unlike early foragers who lived in diverse environments without such external influences, modern foragers often adapt to surroundings shaped by agricultural expansion and, consequently, their behaviors are not purely reflective of prehistoric foraging practices. This makes direct comparisons more complex.
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