A country has high population density, little farmland and limited fresh water. Which strategy best helps it feed people?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Import food and invest in efficient irrigation and water recycling
- Step 1: Scarce land and water limit food production. Step 2. Efficient use and trade address the shortage. Answer: Import food and invest in efficient irrigation. Why not the others: the others make shortages worse.
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