Swidden agriculture, also known as slash-and-burn agriculture, involves clearing an area of land, burning the vegetation, and then planting crops. This type of agriculture is not sustainable because it depletes the soil nutrients within a few years, making the land unsuitable for farming. Therefore, Choice E is the correct answer as it states that swidden agriculture depletes soil nutrients within a few years.

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Swidden Agriculture

Question 14

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Swidden agriculture

A) has benefited significantly from logging operations.
B) is most common on coastal plains.
C) works best in regions of high population density.
D) usually relies on monocrop production.
E) depletes soil nutrients within a few years.

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