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Mediterranean agriculture in Africa is predominantly practiced in the South-Western Cape of South Africa and parts of North Africa. Which of the following crop combinations is most characteristic of this agricultural system?

  1. Grapes, citrus fruits, and wheatAnswer
  2. B
    Cocoa, rubber, and oil palm
  3. C
    Groundnuts, cotton, and millet
  4. D
    Coffee, tea, and pyrethrum

Answer

Grapes, citrus fruits, and wheat
Mediterranean agriculture in the South-Western Cape of South Africa and the Atlas region of North Africa specializes in orchard farming, viticulture, and cereal cultivation (grapes, citrus fruits, olives, and wheat) due to the distinct climate with winter precipitation and dry summers.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify climatic conditions of Mediterranean agriculture in Africa
Mediterranean regions (South-Western Cape and North African coast) feature winter rain and summer drought.
Crop suitability is directly governed by seasonal rainfall and temperature patterns.
2
Match environmental conditions to crop characteristics
Fruit trees with thick skins (citrus), deep-rooted vines (grapes), and winter crops (wheat) adapt best to these conditions.
These crops thrive under winter moisture and warm, sunny dry summers.

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Mediterranean Agricultural System in Africa
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