Which selection from the article BEST supports the idea that incorporating ancient Hawaiian
practices could improve our environment today?
A
Traditional, sustainable farming practices
used seasonal patterns in weather to
manage resources effectively. At the
foundation of Hawaiian culture was a deep
understanding of and respect for their
natural environment.
B
Resource management relies heavily on the
interconnectedness of land and sea and
helps keep the natural environments of
Hawaii the same as they were thousands of
years ago.
In an age that realizes that our planet is
small and our resources limited, Native
C Hawaiian cultural knowledge can provide a
fine example of maintaining balance in the
environment.
D
Today, there is new interest in the ancient
art and skill of wayfinding. Sailors are trying
to keep the "old ways" alive and navigate
the Pacific without the help of modern tools.