What environmental event occurred at about the same time that the Indus Valley civilization suffered a collapse:
A) prolonged drought
B) a series of volcanic eruptions
C) a mini-ice age
D) a devastating tsunami

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The most widely accepted theory for the cause of the Indus Valley civilization's collapse is a prolonged drought that occurred around 1900 BCE. The lack of water would have made it difficult to maintain the agricultural practices on which the civilization relied, leading to food shortages and a decline in the population.

What Environmental Event Occurred at About the Same Time That