Question

How long do farmers cultivate on the same land using the slash and burn technique?

• A. Two crop yields
• B. Three crop yields
• C. As long as the farmer wishes
• D. Until soil loses fertility

Answer 1

The correct option is D Until soil loses fertility

The Slash and burn agriculture is a method of cultivation in which forests are burned and cleared for planting. The slash and burn cycle goes on for a few years until the soil loses its fertility.