Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of Swidden

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of swidden agriculture or shifting cultivation?

• A)Some trees are cut but others are left to provide seed for new trees.
• B)Felled trees and brush are burned to clear land for planting.
• C)Ash from fires is high in mineral nutrients.
• D)Productivity declines with each successive crop.

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