What Social Pattern Would Drastically Reduce the Human Costs of Natural

question 11

Multiple Choice

What social pattern would drastically reduce the human costs of natural disasters?

• A) intervillage reciprocity
• B) complex kinship ties
• C) an open caste system
• D) egalitarian structure

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Definitions:

Rhizomes

Horizontal underground stems that produce new shoots and roots at intervals along their length.

Stolons

Horizontal above-ground stems or runners that stem from the base of a plant, allowing for asexual reproduction.

Adventitious Buds

Buds that form in unusual places, such as on stems or roots, which can give rise to new plants.

Aboveground Shoots

Parts of a plant, including stems and leaves, that grow above the earth's surface and are involved in photosynthesis and reproduction.