What Is the Relationship Between the Adoption of Agriculture and Climate

question 65

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between the adoption of agriculture and climate change in South America?

• A) The presence of serious periodic droughts inhibited the development of agriculture.
• B) Periodic droughts led to the production of crops that could be stored for future shortages.
• C) Agriculture was adopted to minimize shortfalls in marine resources due to disruptions during El Niño years.
• D) The relative stability in climate in South America favored the development of agriculture and domestication.
• E) Persistent troughs of atmospheric high pressure caused high rainfall patterns supporting agriculture.

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