The 'Three Sisters' refers to which group of crops essential to many Native American cultures?
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Correct answer: Maize, beans, and squash
These three crops were grown together in a symbiotic relationship: the corn provided a stalk for beans to climb, the beans fixed nitrogen in the soil, and the squash leaves shaded the ground to prevent weeds and retain moisture.
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