A Type of Subsistence Agriculture in Which Short Periods of Cultivation

question 68

Multiple Choice

A type of subsistence agriculture in which short periods of cultivation are followed by longer periods of fallow land is called

• A)shifting cultivation
• B)slash-and-burn agriculture
• C)nomadic herding
• D)intercropping
• E)polyculture

Assess the impact of population dynamics on resources and societal needs.

Recognize the global status and challengesassociated with women in demographics, employment, and land ownership.

Identify barriers to successful demographic transition in developing countries.

Understand the factors influencing infant mortality and life expectancy.

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Definitions:

Decoding Process

Receipt and translation of information by the receiver.

Conversion

The process of turning prospects into actual customers by influencing them to take a desired action, such as making a purchase.

Mirroring

When people take part in similar actions at relatively the same time (i.e., within three to five seconds).

Mimicry

The action or art of imitating someone or something, often as a learning mechanism, entertainment, or survival strategy.