Which of These Is an Advantage and a Disadvantage of Rice

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an advantage and a disadvantage of rice as a staple crop?

• A) It is does not need much water, but is difficult to preserve.
• B) It does not require carefully-timed irrigation, but can only grow on hillsides.
• C) It is labor-intensive, but cannot be made into flour.
• D) It feeds many people per acre, but is labor-intensive.
• E) It is requires less labor than other grains, but cannot be transported over long distances.

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