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Btw it’s not b I already. I checked and got it wrong Select all the correct answers.
Which two factors explain why salt was so valuable to West Africans?
Salt helped prevent dehydration in the hot climate.
Salt was used as a form of currency.
Salt was one of the exotic goods traded by the Asian traders.
Salt was used to preserve food.
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Salt was available only in Zimbabwe.
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Answer 1

Answer: "Salt was used to preserve food." & "Salt was used as a form of currency."

If its not B, then my best guess is "Salt was one of the exotic goods traded by the Asian traders."

Answer 2

ANSWER:

Salt helped prevent dehydration in the hot climate.

Salt was used to preserve food.

EXPLANATION: Salt prevents dehydration in extreme-heat climates by helping the body absorb water for adequate hydration. Salt also preserves food by lessening the activity of water in foods.