Those studying the possible existence of a whole “Chaco System” believe communities near Chaco
A) are more challenging to study than the archaeological sites in Chaco Canyon.
B) are less culturally significant than the central region of Chaco Canyon.
C) were built up as a drought slowed activities in Chaco Canyon.
D) were established before the great buildings in Chaco Canyon were constructed.
The correct answer is C) were built up as a drought slowed activities in Chaco Canyon.
Explanation: Researchers studying the Chaco System suggest that when environmental stress, such as drought, impacted the central region of Chaco Canyon, surrounding communities may have increased in importance as people relocated or adapted to the changing conditions. This reflects how interconnected these different areas were in response to environmental challenges.
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