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Altering the Environment

Question 2 • W Geography_A_IC

Which of the following is not usually an effect of increased agricultural yields within a society?

Answer
A
decreased trade with outside societies
B
a growing population size
C
increased technology and sophistication of settlements
D
the diversification of labor

Explanation

Higher agricultural yields create food surpluses, which can support a larger population and allow people to take on specialized jobs beyond farming. These changes often lead to more complex settlements and increased trade. Decreased trade with outside societies is therefore not usually an effect; the best answer is A, decreased trade with outside societies.

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