What happens as one moves along the cultivation continuum?

A. The use of land and labor intensifies.
B. There is a heavier reliance on swidden cultivation.
C. The use of communal cooking-houses becomes more common.
D. More time for leisurely pursuits becomes available.
E. Ceremonies and rituals become less formal.


Answer: A

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