Which of the following features best describes peasant agriculture in West Africa? It
A. specializes in the production of one crop B. involves the use of small farm holdings C. is a capital-intensive system of farming D. is mostly associated with tree crops
Correct Answer: B
Explanation
Peasant farming refers to a type of small scale agriculture. Peasant farmers grow crops and often rear some livestock on a small scale. A smallholding is a small farm. Smallholdings are usually farms supporting a single family with a mixture of cash crops and subsistence farming.