Question

Which of the following explains the prevalence of banana plantations in Central America?Bananas were first domesticated in Central America and were later cultivated to be exported to the United States and Canada.Option A,Bananas were first domesticated in Central America and were later cultivated to be exported to the United States and Canada.Bananas were first domesticated in Central America and then hybridized to grow in other climate zones around the world.Option B,Bananas were first domesticated in Central America and then hybridized to grow in other climate zones around the world.Banana plants were brought to Central America from Southeast Asia to be grown closer to markets in the United States and Canada.Option C,Banana plants were brought to Central America from Southeast Asia to be grown closer to markets in the United States and Canada.Banana plants were brought to Central America from sub-Saharan Africa to be grown closer to markets in the United States and Canada.Option D,Banana plants were brought to Central America from sub-Saharan Africa to be grown closer to markets in the United States and Canada.Banana plants were brought to Central America by early European colonizers to provide a staple food crop for local farming populations.Option E,Banana plants were brought to Central America by early European colonizers to provide a staple food crop for local farming populations.Question13 of 36

Answer 1

The option that best explains the prevalence of banana plantations in Central America is Option C: "Banana plants were brought to Central America from Southeast Asia to be grown closer to markets in the United States and Canada."

While bananas were first domesticated in Southeast Asia, they became a major agricultural product in Central America after being introduced there. The favorable climate and conditions in Central America made it ideal for large-scale banana cultivation, which was primarily aimed at export to markets in the United States and other countries. This option accurately reflects both the geographical origin of the banana plants and their role in international trade.