Which statement about the carob tree in Cyprus is correct?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Its pods were once exported in large amounts and are used for syrup
- Step 1: The carob grows well in dry soil near the coast. Step 2. The island has a long history of carob exports and makes a dark carob syrup. Answer: Its pods were once exported in large amounts and are used for syrup. Why not the others: The pods are edible; the tree grows at low heights; olive oil comes from the olive tree.
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