Question

Which of the following is a disadvantage of rain forest agroforestry compared to slash-and-burn farming methods?(1 point)
Responses

increased start-up costs
increased start-up costs

prevention of soil erosion
prevention of soil erosion

decreased shade for crops
decreased shade for crops

faster rates of deforestation

Answer 1

increased start-up costs

Agroforestry requires more initial investment, planning and knowledge to establish compared with the low-cost, quick clearing of slash-and-burn systems.