Europeans Who First Saw the Way South Pacific Islanders Maintained

question 7

Multiple Choice

Europeans who first saw the way South Pacific islanders maintained their gardens thought they were simply lazy. Why do they really allow their gardens to grow in such a messy state?

• A) The jumbled roots minimize erosion in the loose volcanic soil.
• B) They spend most of their days foraging, and don't have time to maintain tidy gardens.
• C) Islanders believe their gardens should look as much like the jungle as possible.
• D) They had only recently discovered horticulture, and their methods were still unrefined.

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