Which Subsistence Farming Technique Has Been Used for Centuries to Clear

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which subsistence farming technique has been used for centuries to clear fields for planting and to control invasive species?

• A) plowing
• B) setting fire
• C) spraying with pesticides
• D) utilizing goats

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