Question
How do people's agricultural practices affect the environment of sub-Saharan Africa?
A.
Many farmers practice slash-and-burn agriculture, leading to deforestation and desertification.
B.
Many farmers practice slash-and-burn agriculture, leading to long-term improvements in soil quality.
C.
Many farmers are nomadic herders, leading to long-term improvements in soil quality.
D.
Many farmers are nomadic herders, leading to deforestation and desertification.
A.
Many farmers practice slash-and-burn agriculture, leading to deforestation and desertification.
B.
Many farmers practice slash-and-burn agriculture, leading to long-term improvements in soil quality.
C.
Many farmers are nomadic herders, leading to long-term improvements in soil quality.
D.
Many farmers are nomadic herders, leading to deforestation and desertification.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
A. Many farmers practice slash-and-burn agriculture, leading to deforestation and desertification.
This option accurately reflects how agricultural practices, particularly slash-and-burn agriculture, can have detrimental effects on the environment in sub-Saharan Africa. This method can lead to deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and soil degradation, contributing to desertification in vulnerable areas.
This option accurately reflects how agricultural practices, particularly slash-and-burn agriculture, can have detrimental effects on the environment in sub-Saharan Africa. This method can lead to deforestation, loss of biodiversity, and soil degradation, contributing to desertification in vulnerable areas.