Question

Which of the following best explains the degree to which subsistence and commercial agriculture in West African countries such as Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire cultivate the land?While some farmers are engaged in subsistence agriculture practices, there is significant commercial farming focused on luxury goods for export, such as coffee and cocoa.Option A,While some farmers are engaged in subsistence agriculture practices, there is significant commercial farming focused on luxury goods for export, such as coffee and cocoa.Most farmers are subsistence farmers that use the slash-and-burn method of farming to produce corn for export.Option B,Most farmers are subsistence farmers that use the slash-and-burn method of farming to produce corn for export.Agriculture is the leading employment sector, and the majority of people labor as subsistence farmers producing potatoes for export.Option C,Agriculture is the leading employment sector, and the majority of people labor as subsistence farmers producing potatoes for export.Most farmers are commercial farmers and produce only export products that include grains and dairy products.Option D,Most farmers are commercial farmers and produce only export products that include grains and dairy products.Ranching of animals for export of meat products is the primary type of agriculture in this region due to the vast grassy plains that allow for easy grazing.

Answer 1

The best explanation regarding the degree to which subsistence and commercial agriculture is practiced in West African countries such as Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire is Option A: "While some farmers are engaged in subsistence agriculture practices, there is significant commercial farming focused on luxury goods for export, such as coffee and cocoa."

This option accurately reflects the mix of agricultural practices in the region, highlighting both subsistence farming for local needs and commercial agriculture that targets export markets, particularly for high-value crops like coffee and cocoa, which are significant to the economies of these countries. The other options misrepresent the dominant agricultural practices and outputs in these regions.