The next year Janis and John alternate the corn crops with alfalfa in strips several rows wide.This method is called _____.

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The method that Janis and John use, alternating corn crops with alfalfa in strips, is called strip cropping. This helps to prevent erosion and increase soil fertility. Option A, contour farming, involves plowing and planting crops along the contour of a slope to reduce erosion. Crop rotation (B) is the practice of growing different crops in the same area in sequential seasons or years to improve soil health and reduce pests and diseases. Cover cropping (D) involves growing crops primarily to protect the soil and improve soil health, rather than for market sale. Terrace farming (E) is a method of farming on slopes that involves creating flat areas in stepped formations to prevent erosion.

The Next Year Janis and John Alternate the Corn Crops