Which statement about slash-and-burn cultivation is true?
A) it contours and terraces the land
B) ashes from burned vegetation are left in place, which add plant nutrients to the soil
C) crops are rotated yearly
D) it ultimately leads to desertification

Question

Which statement about slash-and-burn cultivation is true? 
A) it contours and terraces the land 
B) ashes from burned vegetation are left in place, which add plant nutrients to the soil 
C) crops are rotated yearly 
D) it ultimately leads to desertification

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Slash-and-burn cultivation involves burning vegetation and leaving the ashes in place, which adds plant nutrients to the soil.

Which Statement About Slash-And-Burn Cultivation Is True