Which one of the following subsistence strategies would most typically be found to support permanent settlements containing between 50 and 250 people?
A) hunting and gathering
B) horticulture
C) agriculture
D) pastoral

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Horticulture (small-scale, non-intensive farming) is often practiced by societies with permanent settlements of 50-250 people, as it provides a reliable and sufficient food supply with relatively low labor requirements. Hunting and gathering is typically associated with nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyles, while agriculture and pastoralism involve intensive land use that is usually beyond the means of smaller settlements.

Which One of the Following Subsistence Strategies Would Most Typically