Question

which of the following are major long - term drawbacks of agriculture that continue to affect societies today? choose 2 answers: a the depletion and destruction of natural systems b weakened food production due to reliance on wild resources c limited technological and cultural advancements d the rise of social hierarchies

Explanation:

Agriculture often leads to environmental damage like deforestation for farm - land, depleting natural systems (A). Also, the surplus production in agriculture has historically contributed to the development of social hierarchies as some control resources (D). Food production in agriculture is not weakened by reliance on wild resources but rather by factors like climate change and soil degradation. And agriculture has actually spurred technological and cultural advancements over time.

Answer:

A. the depletion and destruction of natural systems
D. the rise of social hierarchies