Which Statement Is NOT True Regarding Indigenous Ecology

question 150

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true regarding indigenous ecology?

• A) Many believe that indigenous peoples possess a great deal of knowledge about their physical environment.
• B) Today indigenous peoples are often seen as conservators of their habitat, but in colonial times they were perceived as destroyers of the habitat for political reasons.
• C) The majority of national parks in Central and South America are home to indigenous populations.
• D) In most cases, indigenous farming practices provide higher crop yields than "modern" farming practices.

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