Which of these statements about polyandry is true?
A. "Polyandry is found only among mining communities in Madagascar."
B. "Polyandry is a cultural adaptation to the high labor demands of rice cultivation."
C. "Polyandry is a cultural adaptation to mobility associated with male travel for trade, commerce, and warfare."
D. "Polyandry almost always takes the form of a sororate."
E. "Polyandry is not considered a possible marriage form."
C
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a. grammar b. climate c. economy d. syntax
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