The Development of Agriculture and the Domestication of Animals Have

question 70

Multiple Choice

The development of agriculture and the domestication of animals have occurred many times in human history.Which statement best describes the predictable consequences of the adoption of farming?

• A) It has consistently resulted in environmental destruction,overpopulation,and contributed to the eventual disappearance of civilizations.
• B) It has consistently allowed people to progress in more ways than any other subsistence strategy.
• C) It has all but eliminated poverty on earth.
• D) It has consistently produced more food with less labour than any other subsistence strategy.

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