Researchers Studying the Tsimane Have Found That, Among Foragers Who

question 40

Multiple Choice

Researchers studying the Tsimane have found that, among foragers who also farm, those who grow a cash crop __________.

• A) are most likely to clear more forest
• B) live in more permanent settlements
• C) have a more diverse diet
• D) are more likely to use migrant labor

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