Problem:
Question 1: What are the 3 major features of the Fertile Crescent the support the growth of cereals, more so than in other areas?
A) Large amounts of solar energy, high average temperature, proximity to the ocean
B) High average temperature, very low average rainfall, extreme biodiversity
C) Largest grassland/shrubland biome, extreme biodiversity, proximity to the ocean
D) Latitude, Largest grassland/shrubland biome, large amounts of solar energy
E) Latitude, East-West Axis, Largest grassland/shrubland biome
Question 2: Corn today gives incredible yields, like 5 tons per acre. This is possible because the most common variety of corn grown in the U.S. is engineered for what?
A) Herbicide resistance.
B) Pesticide resistance.
C) To produce more corn cobs per plant.
D) To tolerate planting more corn plants per acre.
E) To tolerate drought conditions.
Provide the correct answer and justification for your choice.