How did a surplus of food help lead to job specialization?

some people being able to take up other things,

Explanation:

Surplus food leads to job specialization because not every one needs to be farming. this is leads to some people being able to take up other things, such as metal work. ... Surplus food also leads to civilizations because more people can survive, causing a population increase.

there were abundant sources of fuel nearby

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