Why Did Farming Lead to Larger Populations

question 49

Multiple Choice

Why did farming lead to larger populations?

• A) Farming provides a more varied diet than hunting and gathering.
• B) A sedentary lifestyle was healthier.
• C) Farming produces more food per acre than hunting and gathering.
• D) Farming led to the abandonment of hunting, which was inherently dangerous.

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