Question

How does overdependence on a few staple foods increase the risk of famine? staple foods have fewer calories than other foods, which can lead to shortages. those staple foods are often also the ones used for trade. the fewer the staple crops, the greater the danger to the food supply posed by crop failure. staple foods tend to be high-status foods, which leads to disputes?

Answer 1

Over dependence on a few staple foods increase the risk of famine because THE FEWER THE STAPLE CROPS THE GREATER THE DANGER TO THE FOOD SUPPLY POSED BY THE CROP FAILURE.

A staple food is a food that is consumed regularly by a community. For example, potato, pulses, rice, wheat, etc.