Question

Using the above map, observe that:______

Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation:

The map shows that maize, potatoes, peppers, squash as well as cassava, cotton and Lima beans were first domesticated in South and North America.

B. is not the correct answer. While rice and soybeans were first domesticated in Asia, we already know that squash was domesticated in the Americas.

C. is not correct either as peppers and potatoes were first domesticated in the Americas.

D. is not correct. Although these crops were first grown in specific hearths, some, such as potatoes are now being grown worldwide.

E. Maize was domesticated in the Americas.