The Oasis Theory of the Origin of Agriculture Theorized That

question 19

Multiple Choice

The oasis theory of the origin of agriculture theorized that ________.

• A) population growth required a larger more stable food supply
• B) drier climate forced people into closer contact with plants and animals
• C) people in marginal areas were forced to manage food sources better
• D) an overdependence on some resources created a need for domestication

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