Imagine a family of farmers in the Neolithic Age. They are a multi-generational family living together on a large farm. They have bees, chickens, and other animals and crops that keep them fed. They have several shelters that are sturdy. Last year, however, floods came and took many of their large animals and rained out their crops. Some of the family died from starvation. They are replanting this year.
What cost and benefit of farming is shown in this situation?
A.Farming leaves people vulnerable to attack, but needs less land than hunting and gathering.
B.Successful harvest not guaranteed due to weather, but more people can cooperate to build better shelters.
C.Herding animals and planting crops takes a lot of energy, but farming gave new sources of material for clothing.
D.Nomads might come to steal food or animals, but food surpluses lead to specialization of workers.
I think it is A, am I correct?
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The answer is b
Actually, the correct answer is B. In this situation, the cost of farming is that a successful harvest is not guaranteed due to unpredictable weather, as seen when floods destroyed their crops. However, the benefit of farming is that more people can cooperate to build better shelters. By living in a multi-generational family, they can pool their resources and work together to construct more sturdy shelters that can better withstand harsh weather conditions and provide greater protection for the family.
Option A suggests that farming leaves people vulnerable to attack, but needs less land than hunting and gathering, which is not specifically mentioned in the given situation. Option C mentions that farming takes a lot of energy, but farming gave new sources of material for clothing, which is not directly relevant to the situation described. Option D suggests that nomads might come to steal food or animals, but food surpluses lead to specialization of workers, which is also not mentioned in the scenario.
Therefore, the correct answer is B because it directly relates to the cost of farming (unpredictable weather affecting the harvest) and the corresponding benefit (the ability to cooperate and build better shelters).