Question

Which accurately compares a benefit of Jamestown’s environment with a disadvantage? The marshy ground was good for growing tobacco, but it attracted mosquitoes that caused malaria. The rocky ground was a sign of large gold deposits, but the rocks in the soil broke all the plows. The old-growth forests were rich in timber, but putting out forest fires was a major problem. The island location made it good for trade, but the riverbank was too far to reach with a bridge.

Answer 1

Answer: The marshy ground was good for growing tobacco, but it attracted mosquitoes that caused malaria.

Explanation: "The Spanish controlled tobacco production. In 1613, John Rolfe smuggled tobacco seed from Trinidad and introduced tobacco farming to Jamestown. Tobacco plants flourished in the marshy ground. This new cash crop reversed the colony’s decline. Tobacco became Virginia’s most important crop."