What Do Anthropologists Mean When They Refer to Peasant Economies

question 30

Multiple Choice

What do anthropologists mean when they refer to peasant economies?

• A) communities that are somewhat more commercialized than traditional subsistence economies
• B) people who are actively trying to break into the market economy
• C) groups that have a money-based, market economy but do not hold much wealth
• D) societies that maintain their traditional subsistence economy

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Definitions:

Megaspore

A type of spore produced by some seed plants that develops into a female gametophyte, involved in the reproductive process.

Embryo Sac

The female gametophyte within the ovule of angiosperms, containing the egg cell ready for fertilization.

Tissue Culture Propagation

A technique in plant biology where small pieces of plant tissue are grown in a sterile, nutrient-rich environment to produce new plants.

Improving Food Crops

The scientific and agricultural practice of modifying plant species to enhance their yield, nutritional value, and resistance to pests and diseases.