Which tree, found naturally in the Souss valley of south-west Morocco, yields a prized cooking and cosmetic oil?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The argan tree
- Step 1: Argan woods around Essaouira and Agadir were made a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 1998. Step 2. Compare each option with this fact and discard those that conflict with it. Answer: The argan tree. Why not the others: The shea tree, The olive tree and The carob tree do not fit the fact above; they describe different things or do not match the question.
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