1. The Anasazi were able to live for so long in a dry climate because they built their dwellings out of adobe which lasted well in harsh heats. Although they didn't get much rain the rain that did fall was used sparingly and put to good use, never wasted. They also built features such as dams and canals to help control the water that they were able to retrieve.
2.The disappearance of the Anasazi most likely occurred because of the lack of rain. They had multiple droughts during the time that they lived. Even when they had a nice rain fall they still had to face other problems such as lack of usable land and shortage of food. Something that could have helped to prevent this would be living in a place that wasn't so arid. There wasn't any large thing they could have done to help themselves because they couldn't control the rainfall or climatic conditions.
1) The Anasazi lived in an area with a very small amount of rainfall. The reason why they were so prosperous even with the climate being so dry is because what little rain did fall, they used wisely. They realized that not one drop of rain could be wasted and so they built dams and canals to collect as much water as possible and use it in the right places.
2) When the Anasazi abandoned their pueblos, it was obviously because they found their land unsuitable (most likely due to the lack of rainfall) and they were unable to sustain life in those conditions. The long and constant droughts resulted in a lack of food and a lack of resources (wood). They abandoned their pueblos because they realized that the conditions were getting too severe for their large population so they relocated somewhere with more rainfall. The collapse of their pueblos is because of their climate conditions, which they had absolutely no control over. Therefore, they Anasazi couldn't have done anything that would have ultimately prevented their dissapearance.
1. The Anasazi were able to live for so long in a dry climate because they were able to use their resources effectively. Whether it was building their dwellings effectively or efficiently collecting rain water, their ability to utilize what minimal resources they had in their dry environment is why they were able to survive and thrive. Specifically, their knowledge on conservation and home insulation led to their damming and canal building innovations that also benefited them with water conservation.
2. It isn't certain how the Anasazi disappeared, but there are clues that it might have been caused by either drought, religious upheaval, internal political conflict, or even warfare. The most possible cause of their disappearance was most likely drought. This is seen in the rings of the trees that dendrochronologists recorded. The 14 year drought was one of the largest droughts in the Chaco Canyon area ever. It potentially caused famine due to the lack of rain which could have then led to the migration of the Anasazi civilization. Another cause could have been the burned Kivas found in the ruins. These religious problems might have led to political conflict and warfare. Overall, the Anasazi where a knowledgeable civilization whose departure could not have been prevented in any way. With the technology of their time,they were already doing everything to their greatest capabilities to live in this dry environment. It was just an unfortunate situation that led to their disappearance.
1) It's apparent that the Anasazi were a very advanced society, and made numerous adaptions to their surroundings that allowed them to thrive in what would normally be an extremely inhospitable environment, including the construction of such complex, large pueblos. The largest problem for them remained the lack of water in the area. They adapted again, developing a system of water control features to hep them live with a steady supply of water in such an arid climate.
2) The cause of the disappearance of the Anasazi is not completely clear, though the majority of archeologists' finding point to drought as one of the main causes. Unfortunately, it isn't likely that this is something that would have been preventable. Unlike the Mayans or the Natives of Easter Island, the Anasazi encountered problems with natural resources not because of over-exhaustion or abuse of those resources, but simply because of the climate in which they lived. They did not abuse their water sources, they simply made do with what they could until the environment made it impossible.
1. The Anasazi were able to survive for so long in this dry climate because they had brief periods of "normal" rain, during which they collected as much water as possible and then were very careful about not wasting any of it. 2. The Anasazi seem to have left their homes because of the prolonged drought, which also happened at the height of the society, which meant that the society would need much more resources than they did during previous droughts. I think that this combination of events is what caused their disappearance. This might have been prevented if there wasn't as much people, as they may have been able to survive with what little resources they had. Also, having a backup food source that didn't need as much water to grow might have been able to prevent this. Also if they recycled water, they may have been able to reduce the amount of water they used, making their stored water last longer.
1. The Anasazi were able to survive in a dry environment because they effectively used their resources, specifically water. They built dams and canals to effectively control water and they used it sparingly. 2. It seems that the Anasazis were wise to leave their cities because drought was so prominent that even their effective water-conserving strategies did not maintain their population. They did not have enough water to grow corn and use for the people so, even if the drought faded, they were still likely to face another one. Though or religious conflict might have been involved in their disappearance, I think that it was in all of their best interest to leave for environmental issues and they could not have done much to prevent it.
1. The Anasazi were able to live in a dry climate for so long due to the fact that they were very effective in using their resources wisely. They understood the importance of water and thus, the Anasazi built dams and canals to use their water efficiently.
2. The Anasazi obviously abandoned their village due to a lack of water, which diminished their crops. Another theory could be religious since they burned their sacred ceremonial places. I mainly believe that this could have been prevented if the Anasazi didn't eat at a low trophic level. If they didn't rely only on corn and other crops, the Anasazi could have helped prevent their abandoning of the village by eating herbivores and carnivores at higher trophic levels.
1. It was dry for so long because of a cycle of drought. The land had limited rainfall and it was very dry. The Anasazi people were very smart and strategic because they rationed their water supply because of the limited rain. They survived so long in a dry climate because they saved water.
2. The Anasazi people were forced to abandon they're land because it could not sustain they're population's needs and demands. The lack of water after a 14 yr. drought could not supply they're crops and famine filled the civilization. I don't think they could have prevented the famine because the drought was the ultimate cause and they were already managing they're water use.
1.Because rain was scarce and very important, "What rain did fall was hoarded and used sparingly and effectively. Evidence of dams, canals, and other water control features found by archaeologists shows the importance of water to the Anasazi." Also, because even though the rain was not also continuously normally,, there were periods of time where there was normal rain, allowing them to collect crops and survive.
2. Even with good rains, the Anasazi were using their land to its limits. Without rain, it was impossible to grow enough food to support the population." So, the Anasazians were using their land to it's full potential. But, when it wasn't raining at a normal rate, it was impossible to get the need food to everyone who was living there at the time. But, drought was not the only factor that played into the Anasazians disappearing; "other factors — religious upheaval, internal political conflict, or even warfare — may have combined to exacerbate the effects of the drought." Things they could have done to prevent it would have been to have a population control, maybe try to grow other crops (native or not) that could have survived in the dry climate. Also, if they had a population control, then it could have prolonged their living there.
1. Even though rain fall was scares, when it did rain their was enough for crops to survive. The importance of water to the Anasazi is shown through evidence of dams, canals, and other vehciles of controlling water flow.
2. Due to growth in the population the land was no longer able to sustain the Anasazi people. The lack of rain fall was not quite enough to grow enough crops for the civilization to thrive, with out water you are unable to grow enough food, nor are you able to prevent a famine; So I do not believe it could have been prevented
1. Though the Anasazi faced several droughts and long periods of no rain, they were able to survive so long because they were able to take advantage of their resources before this travesty occurred. The Anasazi were aware that the area they lived in was dry, so when rain did come, it was "hoarded and used sparingly and effectively." Dams, canals, and other water control features were found. However, in time, their water supply depleted and they began to disperse to better environments.
2. In the reading, there were several possible factors that could have led to the disappearance and they were: religious upheaval, internal political conflict, warfare, or drought. One can conclude the Anasazi most likely disappeared because of the lack of rain falling in the region. Whether they had a small population or not, the dry area was the biggest issue because even with a small population, their water supply would have depleted sooner or later and the lack of rain did not help. I don't think there was anything that the Anasazi could have done to prevent this. The environment was too dry therefore the lack of rain was an obvious and continuous problem. Maintaining a smaller population may have extended the time the Anasazi would stay, however, dispersal was inevitable.
1. Though the Anasazi faced several droughts and long periods of no rain, they were able to survive so long because they were able to take advantage of their resources before this travesty occurred. The Anasazi were aware that the area they lived in was dry, so when rain did come, it was "hoarded and used sparingly and effectively." Dams, canals, and other water control features were found. However, in time, their water supply depleted and they began to disperse to better environments.
2. In the reading, there were several possible factors that could have led to the disappearance and they were: religious upheaval, internal political conflict, warfare, or drought. One can conclude the Anasazi most likely disappeared because of the lack of rain falling in the region. Whether they had a small population or not, the dry area was the biggest issue because even with a small population, their water supply would have depleted sooner or later and the lack of rain did not help. I don't think there was anything that the Anasazi could have done to prevent this. The environment was too dry therefore the lack of rain was an obvious and continuous problem. Maintaining a smaller population may have extended the time the Anasazi would stay, however, dispersal was inevitable.
1- The Anasazi were able to live in a dry climate for so long because they used very carefully their resources, using their water wisely by creating canals and such. 2- The Anasazi disappeared because of lack of water, which diminished their crops. It eventually lead them to abandon their village. The fact that they burnt religious places is also an explanation as why the Anasazi left their village. This could have been avoided if the Anasazi did not rely so much on their crops but also on animals and others.
1. The Anasazi were able to live for so long in a dry climate because they built their dwellings out of adobe which lasted well in harsh heats. Although they didn't get much rain the rain that did fall was used sparingly and put to good use, never wasted. They also built features such as dams and canals to help control the water that they were able to retrieve.
ReplyDelete2.The disappearance of the Anasazi most likely occurred because of the lack of rain. They had multiple droughts during the time that they lived. Even when they had a nice rain fall they still had to face other problems such as lack of usable land and shortage of food. Something that could have helped to prevent this would be living in a place that wasn't so arid. There wasn't any large thing they could have done to help themselves because they couldn't control the rainfall or climatic conditions.
1) The Anasazi lived in an area with a very small amount of rainfall. The reason why they were so prosperous even with the climate being so dry is because what little rain did fall, they used wisely. They realized that not one drop of rain could be wasted and so they built dams and canals to collect as much water as possible and use it in the right places.
ReplyDelete2) When the Anasazi abandoned their pueblos, it was obviously because they found their land unsuitable (most likely due to the lack of rainfall) and they were unable to sustain life in those conditions. The long and constant droughts resulted in a lack of food and a lack of resources (wood). They abandoned their pueblos because they realized that the conditions were getting too severe for their large population so they relocated somewhere with more rainfall. The collapse of their pueblos is because of their climate conditions, which they had absolutely no control over. Therefore, they Anasazi couldn't have done anything that would have ultimately prevented their dissapearance.
1. The Anasazi were able to live for so long in a dry climate because they were able to use their resources effectively. Whether it was building their dwellings effectively or efficiently collecting rain water, their ability to utilize what minimal resources they had in their dry environment is why they were able to survive and thrive. Specifically, their knowledge on conservation and home insulation led to their damming and canal building innovations that also benefited them with water conservation.
ReplyDelete2. It isn't certain how the Anasazi disappeared, but there are clues that it might have been caused by either drought, religious upheaval, internal political conflict, or even warfare. The most possible cause of their disappearance was most likely drought. This is seen in the rings of the trees that dendrochronologists recorded. The 14 year drought was one of the largest droughts in the Chaco Canyon area ever. It potentially caused famine due to the lack of rain which could have then led to the migration of the Anasazi civilization. Another cause could have been the burned Kivas found in the ruins. These religious problems might have led to political conflict and warfare. Overall, the Anasazi where a knowledgeable civilization whose departure could not have been prevented in any way. With the technology of their time,they were already doing everything to their greatest capabilities to live in this dry environment. It was just an unfortunate situation that led to their disappearance.
1) It's apparent that the Anasazi were a very advanced society, and made numerous adaptions to their surroundings that allowed them to thrive in what would normally be an extremely inhospitable environment, including the construction of such complex, large pueblos. The largest problem for them remained the lack of water in the area. They adapted again, developing a system of water control features to hep them live with a steady supply of water in such an arid climate.
ReplyDelete2) The cause of the disappearance of the Anasazi is not completely clear, though the majority of archeologists' finding point to drought as one of the main causes. Unfortunately, it isn't likely that this is something that would have been preventable. Unlike the Mayans or the Natives of Easter Island, the Anasazi encountered problems with natural resources not because of over-exhaustion or abuse of those resources, but simply because of the climate in which they lived. They did not abuse their water sources, they simply made do with what they could until the environment made it impossible.
1. The Anasazi were able to survive for so long in this dry climate because they had brief periods of "normal" rain, during which they collected as much water as possible and then were very careful about not wasting any of it.
ReplyDelete2. The Anasazi seem to have left their homes because of the prolonged drought, which also happened at the height of the society, which meant that the society would need much more resources than they did during previous droughts. I think that this combination of events is what caused their disappearance. This might have been prevented if there wasn't as much people, as they may have been able to survive with what little resources they had. Also, having a backup food source that didn't need as much water to grow might have been able to prevent this. Also if they recycled water, they may have been able to reduce the amount of water they used, making their stored water last longer.
1. The Anasazi were able to survive in a dry environment because they effectively used their resources, specifically water. They built dams and canals to effectively control water and they used it sparingly.
ReplyDelete2. It seems that the Anasazis were wise to leave their cities because drought was so prominent that even their effective water-conserving strategies did not maintain their population. They did not have enough water to grow corn and use for the people so, even if the drought faded, they were still likely to face another one. Though or religious conflict might have been involved in their disappearance, I think that it was in all of their best interest to leave for environmental issues and they could not have done much to prevent it.
1. The Anasazi were able to live in a dry climate for so long due to the fact that they were very effective in using their resources wisely. They understood the importance of water and thus, the Anasazi built dams and canals to use their water efficiently.
ReplyDelete2. The Anasazi obviously abandoned their village due to a lack of water, which diminished their crops. Another theory could be religious since they burned their sacred ceremonial places. I mainly believe that this could have been prevented if the Anasazi didn't eat at a low trophic level. If they didn't rely only on corn and other crops, the Anasazi could have helped prevent their abandoning of the village by eating herbivores and carnivores at higher trophic levels.
1. It was dry for so long because of a cycle of drought. The land had limited rainfall and it was very dry. The Anasazi people were very smart and strategic because they rationed their water supply because of the limited rain. They survived so long in a dry climate because they saved water.
ReplyDelete2. The Anasazi people were forced to abandon they're land because it could not sustain they're population's needs and demands. The lack of water after a 14 yr. drought could not supply they're crops and famine filled the civilization. I don't think they could have prevented the famine because the drought was the ultimate cause and they were already managing they're water use.
1.Because rain was scarce and very important, "What rain did fall was hoarded and used sparingly and effectively. Evidence of dams, canals, and other water control features found by archaeologists shows the importance of water to the Anasazi." Also, because even though the rain was not also continuously normally,, there were periods of time where there was normal rain, allowing them to collect crops and survive.
ReplyDelete2. Even with good rains, the Anasazi were using their land to its limits. Without rain, it was impossible to grow enough food to support the population." So, the Anasazians were using their land to it's full potential. But, when it wasn't raining at a normal rate, it was impossible to get the need food to everyone who was living there at the time. But, drought was not the only factor that played into the Anasazians disappearing; "other factors — religious upheaval, internal political conflict, or even warfare — may have combined to exacerbate the effects of the drought." Things they could have done to prevent it would have been to have a population control, maybe try to grow other crops (native or not) that could have survived in the dry climate. Also, if they had a population control, then it could have prolonged their living there.
1. Even though rain fall was scares, when it did rain their was enough for crops to survive. The importance of water to the Anasazi is shown through evidence of dams, canals, and other vehciles of controlling water flow.
ReplyDelete2. Due to growth in the population the land was no longer able to sustain the Anasazi people. The lack of rain fall was not quite enough to grow enough crops for the civilization to thrive, with out water you are unable to grow enough food, nor are you able to prevent a famine; So I do not believe it could have been prevented
1. Though the Anasazi faced several droughts and long periods of no rain, they were able to survive so long because they were able to take advantage of their resources before this travesty occurred. The Anasazi were aware that the area they lived in was dry, so when rain did come, it was "hoarded and used sparingly and effectively." Dams, canals, and other water control features were found. However, in time, their water supply depleted and they began to disperse to better environments.
ReplyDelete2. In the reading, there were several possible factors that could have led to the disappearance and they were: religious upheaval, internal political conflict, warfare, or drought. One can conclude the Anasazi most likely disappeared because of the lack of rain falling in the region. Whether they had a small population or not, the dry area was the biggest issue because even with a small population, their water supply would have depleted sooner or later and the lack of rain did not help. I don't think there was anything that the Anasazi could have done to prevent this. The environment was too dry therefore the lack of rain was an obvious and continuous problem. Maintaining a smaller population may have extended the time the Anasazi would stay, however, dispersal was inevitable.
1. Though the Anasazi faced several droughts and long periods of no rain, they were able to survive so long because they were able to take advantage of their resources before this travesty occurred. The Anasazi were aware that the area they lived in was dry, so when rain did come, it was "hoarded and used sparingly and effectively." Dams, canals, and other water control features were found. However, in time, their water supply depleted and they began to disperse to better environments.
ReplyDelete2. In the reading, there were several possible factors that could have led to the disappearance and they were: religious upheaval, internal political conflict, warfare, or drought. One can conclude the Anasazi most likely disappeared because of the lack of rain falling in the region. Whether they had a small population or not, the dry area was the biggest issue because even with a small population, their water supply would have depleted sooner or later and the lack of rain did not help. I don't think there was anything that the Anasazi could have done to prevent this. The environment was too dry therefore the lack of rain was an obvious and continuous problem. Maintaining a smaller population may have extended the time the Anasazi would stay, however, dispersal was inevitable.
1- The Anasazi were able to live in a dry climate for so long because they used very carefully their resources, using their water wisely by creating canals and such.
ReplyDelete2- The Anasazi disappeared because of lack of water, which diminished their crops. It eventually lead them to abandon their village. The fact that they burnt religious places is also an explanation as why the Anasazi left their village.
This could have been avoided if the Anasazi did not rely so much on their crops but also on animals and others.