Swidden agriculture, also known as slash-and-burn agriculture, involves clearing and burning a section of forest for farming, then moving to a new section once the soil is depleted. This practice leads to a rapid depletion of soil nutrients, making it unsustainable in the long-term.

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Swidden Agriculture

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Swidden agriculture

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

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