Which of the sentences below best expresses the essential information in the highlighted sentence in the passage? Incorrect choices change the meaning in important ways or leave out essential information. A. Southern Maya populations obtained the water they needed for the dry season by collecting and storing rainwater in sealed depressions. B. The Maya are credited with creating methods for modifying natural rainwater and storing it. C. Leaks in the karst caused difficulties in the creation of reservoirs, which were needed to store water for the dry season. D. Southern Mayans were more successful at collecting rain than storing it during dry seasons.