Planting Rows of Trees or Shrubs Around the Periphery of a Plowed

question 12

Multiple Choice

Planting rows of trees or shrubs around the periphery of a plowed field are long established farming practices that

• A)serve as water reserves in times of drought.
• B)attract insect pests away from the crops.
• C)increase wind erosion and decrease soil moisture.
• D)decrease wind erosion and increase soil moisture.

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