Question

A patch of land is identified in the forest. All the trees in that patch of land are cut. The tree-less patch of land is set on fire, causing rich nutrients to release into the soil, making it fertile and great for agriculture. Identify the method of agriculture:

• A. Horizontal farming
• B. Slash and burn
• C. Subsistence farming
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Slash and burn

Since the forest is full of dense vegetation, people practice the method of agriculture called slash and burn. People here generally grow crops like manioc, also known as cassava.