Based on the chart below and what you know of the Columbain Exchange, which statement best explains why people in West Africa eat manioc?

Question

North American foods exported to
chillies south Asia
sweet potatoes china
corn china, Africa
manioc africa
tomatoes Europe
(1 point) Responses Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets. Manioc is native to West Africa and a traditional part of local diets. Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans. Early Native Americans established trade routes with West Africans. Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America Early Native Americans brought manioc with them on voyages to Africa.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains why people in West Africa eat manioc is:

"Europeans introduced manioc to Africa after encountering it in America."

This is consistent with the Columbian Exchange, during which various crops, including manioc (also known as cassava), were transferred from the Americas to different parts of the world, including Africa, after European exploration and colonization. Manioc became a staple food in many regions of Africa due to its adaptability to various climates and its nutritional value.