When studying the calumet region of illinois and indiana, alfred meyer noted four stages of development as new groups occupied this land. in stage 1, native american communities made use of natural resources. a. fur trading b. conurbanization c. subsistence agriculture d. commercial agriculture

(C) Subsistence agriculture

Explanation:

 The subsistence agriculture is the process in which the farmers take the initiative to feed their families and themselves by growing various types of food crops. The main advantage of the subsistence agriculture is that it is easy to obtain and this is cost effective form of agriculture.

 According to the question, the subsistence agriculture is the first stage in the four stage of the development as Alfred noticed as the new group. in this stage of subsistence agriculture, the yield is focused to endurance and is generally for nearby prerequisites with practically zero surplus exchange.

Therefore, Option (C) is correct.