Many of the regions of the world where hunger is prevalent are also regions with hot and dry climates. What types of agricultural crops would you suggest that these regions attempt to grow?
A)C₃ plants, such as wheat and rice
B)C₃ plants and C₄ plants, such as corn and sugarcane
C)C₃ plants and CAM plants, such as prickly pear and pineapple
D)C₄ plants and CAM plants

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C₄ plants and CAM plants are more efficient in hot and dry climates due to their specialized photosynthetic pathways that minimize water loss and maximize water use efficiency.

Many of the Regions of the World Where Hunger Is