The term "Columbian Exchange" describes:
A) the exporting of precious metals from the New World and the importing of African slaves to the New World.
B) the gifts Columbus brought to and received from Native Americans.
C) the trade in Native American furs for European horses and other goods.
D) the transfer of plants, animals and diseases between the Old and New Worlds.
E) None of these choices.

Question

The term "Columbian Exchange" describes:  
A) the exporting of precious metals from the New World and the importing of African slaves to the New World.
B) the gifts Columbus brought to and received from Native Americans.
C) the trade in Native American furs for European horses and other goods.
D) the transfer of plants, animals and diseases between the Old and New Worlds.
E) None of these choices.

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The term "Columbian Exchange" refers to the transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds after Columbus's voyages to the Americas. This exchange had a profound impact on both the Old and New Worlds, drastically altering the environment, diet, and health of people on both continents.

The Term "Columbian Exchange" Describes