Which factor contributes most to the recurring food shortages in Africa ?
Correct answer: A. Poor distribution of agricultural products
- A. Poor distribution of agricultural products
- B. extensive river systems
- C. location between two major oceans
- D. rainforest environment
Explanation
Food may be produced in one area of Africa yet fail to reach deficit areas because of weak transport, storage, markets, and distribution systems. The other choices are geographic features rather than the main recurring cause of shortages.
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