Asked by Chloe Andrews on Jul 19, 2024

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​Which of the following produces a surplus to sell on the market?

A) ​foragers
B) ​swidden farmers
C) ​horticulturalists
D) ​agriculturalists

Surplus Production

The generation of goods or food that exceeds the immediate needs of the population, allowing for distribution, trade, and the development of commerce.

Agriculturalists

People who practice agriculture, cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock for subsistence or economic gain.

  • Acknowledge the assortment of subsistence strategies, like foraging, horticulture, pastoralism, agriculture, and industrial societies.
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Zybrea KnightJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Agriculturalists have the ability to produce surplus due to their specialized farming techniques and innovations in irrigation, plowing, and harvesting equipment. They also practice intensive cultivation and may have larger plots of land, allowing them to produce an excess of crops for sale or trade on the market.