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Jkov05

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Three key caloric staples and major sources of carbohydrates were domesticated by Native American farmers. These were
 
  A. maize, teosinte, and peanuts.
  B. maize, white potatoes, and manioc.
  C. wheat, maize, and cassava.
  D. corn, squash, and potatoes.
  E. corn, beans, and potatoes.

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Contrary to the old assumption that New World farming originated in the upland areas, recent research suggests that
 
  A. farming first originated in the tropical lowlands at about the same time food production arose in the Middle Eastaround 10,000 years agoand that these new techniques developed in the tropics and then diffused into drier regions at higher elevations.
  B. the upland communities borrowed farming techniques from their lowland neighbors.
  C. farming originated in the coastal lowlands of Argentina and then diffused upward.
  D. all food staples except maize were domesticated in the tropical lowlands.
  E. all food staples except teosinte were domesticated in the South American jungle.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A




Jkov05

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Reply 2 on: Aug 11, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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