Asked by Meera Patel on Apr 23, 2024

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What was probably NOT a characteristic of the first agricultural communities? 

A)  slash-and-burn cultivation 
B)  specialized farming of one crop 
C)  subsistence agriculture 
D)  shifting cultivation

Specialized Farming

Agricultural practices focusing on the cultivation of specific crops or the raising of certain types of livestock, often to maximize efficiency and output.

Shifting Cultivation

A form of agriculture where an area of ground is cleared, cultivated for a few years, and then abandoned for its fertility to naturally replenish.

  • Acquire insight into the progression of agriculture and its implications for communities.
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terrell washingtonApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Specialized farming of one crop is not a characteristic of the first agricultural communities as they practiced subsistence agriculture, which means they grew a variety of crops to meet their basic needs. They also practiced slash-and-burn cultivation and shifting cultivation, depending on the region and environment.