The slash and burn method requires:
A) an extensive land use system with a lengthy fallow period.
B) the use of purchased fertilizers to put nutrients back in the soil.
C) low biomass, so there is not much to interfere with planting.
D) the use tractors or draft animals, minimizing the need for a labor force.
E) use of domesticated animals for plowing.

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The slash and burn method involves cutting down trees and burning vegetation to clear land for agriculture. After a few crops have been harvested, the soil becomes depleted, and a lengthy fallow period is necessary to restore nutrients. This makes option A the best choice. B is not necessary as purchased fertilizers are not typically used in this method. C is incorrect as high biomass is desirable for soil conservation. D is not applicable as the method relies on manual labor, not tractors or draft animals. E is also not applicable as the method does not involve animal plowing.

The Slash and Burn Method Requires