The growing of different crops on a piece of land in pre-planned
succession is called:
A
Shifting agriculture
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B
Crop rotation
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C
Contour farming
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D
Strip farming
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Solution
The correct option is C Crop rotation Crop rotation is the practice of planting different crops sequentially on the same plot of land to improve soil health, optimize nutrients in the soil, and combat pest and weed pressure. For example, say a farmer has planted a field of corn.