Which of the following statements best describes the difference between horticultural and agricultural societies?

A. Horticulture was carried out by more advanced civilizations.

B. Horticulture destroyed the land, while agriculture preserved the land.

C. Horticulture focused on growing flowers, while agriculture focused on growing vegetables.

D. Horticulture used primitive tools, while agriculture used more advanced technology.

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13 November, 20:36

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between horticultural and agricultural societies?

A. Horticulture was carried out by more advanced civilizations.

B. Horticulture destroyed the land, while agriculture preserved the land.

C. Horticulture focused on growing flowers, while agriculture focused on growing vegetables.

D. Horticulture used primitive tools, while agriculture used more advanced technology.

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Keegan Juarez · Answer 1

Horticulture used primitive tools, while agriculture used more advanced technology this statement best describes the difference between horticultural and agricultural societies.

Option: D

Explanation:

Horticulture refers to the cultivation of flowers, fruits and vegetables. Cultivation of flower is known as floriculture. Horticulture is also known as truck farming. Mainly in the developed countries (in some countries of European continent) in small area with intense production of flower, fruits and vegetables famous for horticulture. In this type of farming practice farmers use primitive tools.

Agricultural practices are done in large scale in various ways either in intensive or in extensive pattern. It used modern machinaries, high yielding variety seeds and pesticide, insecticides at adequate level.