Question

Why is a high level of subsistence agriculture a characteristic of less developed countries?
a. it shows that the infant mortality rate is high.
b. it shows that the country uses less energy.
c. it means that more people are unemployed or underemployed.
d. it means that there are fewer workers available to work in industrial jobs?

Answer 1

The answer is C. It means that more people are unemployed or underemployed. Subsistence Agriculture means that the farmers only grow enough food to feed their families. They don't grow extra food to sell. This is a sign of a less developed country, because the family members are using their time and resources to care for themselves and are not working outside of the home. Therefore they will be unemployed or underemployed.

Answer 2

The answer is D. It means that there are fewer workers available to work in industrial jobs