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What is a downside of using GMO plants to feed a nation?

A
They produce fewer food items.
B
They might force out native species.
C
They require natural fertilizer to grow.
D
They are resistant to many pests.
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Which similarity is shared by the agricultural hearths of Mesoamerica and the Fertile Crescent?

A
They relied on chickpeas as a staple crop.
B
They benefited from access to water.
C
They remained seminomadic.
D
They domesticated turkeys and guinea pigs.
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What is an agricultural hearth?

A
a technique used for managing water
B
a place where the farming of a crop originated
C
a method for domesticating animals
D
a climate ideal for growing crops
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How did technology impact the Second Agricultural Revolution?

A
by encouraging farmers to grow many types of crops
B
by allowing farmers to grow more food on less land
C
by shifting the focus toward subsistence farming
D
by allowing for a certification process for farmers
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Which agricultural development contributed to the transition from nomadic hunter-gatherer societies to permanent settlements?

A
new farming tools
B
construction of irrigation systems
C
domestication of plants
D
limited nutrition
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How did hunter-gatherers contribute to the development of agriculture?

A
by collecting and planting seeds
B
by building semipermanent settlements
C
by domesticating dogs for protection
D
by moving around in search of food
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How did agriculture contribute to the growth of early settlements?

A
by reducing the need for trade between societies
B
by increasing cooperation between nomadic groups
C
by inspiring movement to urban areas
D
by providing reliable sources of food

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