The Quinoa Seed Is in High Demand in Wealthy Countries

question 69

Multiple Choice

The quinoa seed is in high demand in wealthy countries but is not farmed in those countries. Approximately 97% of all quinoa production comes from small farmers in Taubestan who farm at high elevations. The seed is now considered an important ________ for Taubestan.

• A) foreign direct investment
• B) quota
• C) export
• D) import

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Negative

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