The Small Town of Togotala, Mali, Cannot Produce Enough Food

question 60

Multiple Choice

The small town of Togotala, Mali, cannot produce enough food for its population through agriculture due to its harsh climate that brings regular drought and three months of torrential downfall that causes soil erosion. What is true of this town?

• A) Merchants send remittances to support their families and community.
• B) Togatala does not receive any benefits of a global economy.
• C) It lacks a primary school, running water, and health care.
• D) It is dependent on development assistant from the Malian government.

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