Native Americans Planted Crops of Corn, Squash, and Beans

Native Americans planted crops of corn, squash, and beans. The beans increased the level of nitrogen in the soil. The corn required high levels of nitrogen and provided a support for the beans to climb and receive more sunlight. The large leaves on the squash shaded the ground and limited weed growth. This agricultural method

A) created wildlife corridors.
B) increased the number of pests in the fields.
C) caused mass extinctions.
D) reduced the ecosystem services.
E) is a type of sustainable agriculture.

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