What happens as one moves along the cultivation continuum?

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


Answer: C

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