Which of the Following Is a Major Reason That Most

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major reason that most of the uncultivated but potentially arable lands of South America and Africa should not be used for agricultural production?

• A)They are too infertile.
• B)They would contribute little to meeting food requirements.
• C)Their cultivation would increase global biological diversity.
• D)Their cultivation would aggravate global warming.
• E)They would require expensive irrigation water for high productivity.

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