How Does Overdependence on a Few Staple Foods Increase the Risk

question 41

Multiple Choice

How does overdependence on a few staple foods increase the risk of famine?

• A) The fewer the staple crops, the greater the danger to the food supply posed by crop failure.
• B) Those staple foods are often also the ones used for trade.
• C) Staple foods have fewer calories than other foods, which can lead to shortages.
• D) Staple foods tend to be high-status foods, which leads to disputes.

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