A. Compare and contrast subsistence and commercial farming with regard to purpose, characteristics, and employment. B. Describe two types of subsistence agriculture and identify geographic regions and climate zones where they are practiced.

C. Describe two types of commercial agriculture and identify geographic regions and climate zones where they are practiced.

Which best explains why the number of states in the world increased significantly between 1985 and 1995? the map of southeast asia was redrawn, and new countries were formed. new states were formed when the soviet union collapsed. many african states received independence from their colonizers. communist countries seeking to spread their influence created new satellite states. civil wars in central america fueled the creation of new states.