What advantage did Europeans have over the Chinese in agricultural development during the eighteenth century?
a. a greater amount of wealth with which to fund experimentation with new plant varieties
b. a greater experience with plant and animal husbandry
c. access to more varied climates, flora, and fauna
d. more of a native instinct for experimentation
c
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