When a Patch of Land Is Cleared in a Tropical

question 23

Multiple Choice

When a patch of land is cleared in a tropical rainforest, the vegetation is often burned to enrich the soil with nutrients from the burned plant material. What description applies to this situation?

• A) This works well because so many nutrients are trapped in tropical plants.
• B) This works for a few years, but the soil is soon depleted of nutrients.
• C) This isn't necessary because tropical soils are filled with nutrients.
• D) This helps to promote long-term sustainable agriculture.

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