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Agri-Zones: Regions of Production

Question 5 • TX-World Geography Studies B-CR

Commercial agriculture consists of raising food for trade and profit, while subsistence agriculture focuses on --

Answer
A
providing the basic needs of the farmer's family
B
providing the basic needs of the neighboring communities
C
creating more arable land for future use
D
obtaining subsidies from governments and corporations

Explanation

Subsistence agriculture is primarily intended to meet the needs of the people who farm the land, rather than to produce crops for sale and profit. Therefore, it focuses on providing the basic needs of the farmer’s family. Selling mainly to neighboring communities describes a broader market purpose, not subsistence farming.

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