When People Grow Foods Using Simple Tools in the Absence

question 12

Multiple Choice

When people grow foods using simple tools in the absence of permanently cultivated fields, we call this __________.

• A) agriculture
• B) horticulture
• C) slash and burn agriculture
• D) xeroculture

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Definitions:

Fertile Crescent

A historical region in the Middle East known for its rich soils and early development of agriculture, stretching from the Nile Valley through the Levant and into the western parts of Iran.

Southwest Asia

A geographical region that includes countries such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Iran, often considered part of the Middle East.

Domestication

Domestication is the process through which humans have modified plants and animals through selective breeding for desired traits, resulting in species that differ significantly from their wild ancestors.

Zagros Mountains

A mountain range located in the western part of Iran, playing a significant role in the history and climate of the region.