Multiple choice

The populations of early villages were able to grow mostly due to

  1. large amounts of available land

  2. the rise of civilizations

  3. the availability of jobs other than farming

  4. food surpluses

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Food surpluses allowed for a more stable food supply, which supported larger populations and allowed some people to specialize in non-farming tasks.