Analyze the purposes of map projections (political, physical, special purpose) and explain the applications of various types of maps. Use the map below to answer the following question:

Map of the globe showing the worlds climate zones. Colors indicate various types of temperatures and land surfaces in different regions of the world. In mid-north Mexico, it is shown as light brown and beige, which means either semiarid or arid - dry. In mid-south Mexico, it is dark grey, which means tropical wet and dry. The area from southern Mexico stretching to the northern part of South America is shaded dark green, which mean tropical wet, or dark grey, which means tropical wet and dry.

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Based on the information in the map, which of the following statements describes how climate influenced the growth of the Aztec and Mayan civilizations?

Farming thrived due to a tropical to moderate climate and rainfall.
Trade expanded because of metal resources and a moderate climate.
Farming thrived due to a mild climate and technology such as tools and irrigation.
Economies expanded because of rich forest resources and a temperate climate.