Attempts to Change the Economy of the Highland Peoples of Thailand

question 40

True/False

Attempts to change the economy of the highland peoples of Thailand through alternative farming practices or relocation have been largely successful.

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Definitions:

Slash-And-Burn Agriculture

A method of farming that involves cutting and burning plants in a forest or woodland to create fields.

Subsistence Agriculture

Farming practice in which crops are grown only to meet the needs of the farm family.

Consumption

The process in which energy and resources are used, often referring to the intake of food by organisms.

Cattle Ranching

An agricultural practice focused on raising cattle for meat, milk, or other products, typically involving extensive land use for grazing.