2041-04-03-05-00_files/i0100000.jpg
Photo by Diorit
The picture above was taken on the African island of Madagascar, and is an example of the “slash and burn” practice. What is the most likely reason this forest was set on fire?
A.
to encourage wildlife to leave the area
B.
to provide warmth for the people who live in the area
C.
to train a volunteer fire department
D.
to increase the nutrients in the land before planting
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
1 answer
The most likely reason the forest was set on fire as part of the "slash and burn" practice is:
D. to increase the nutrients in the land before planting.
Slash and burn agriculture is a traditional method used to clear land for farming, where vegetation is burned to enrich the soil with nutrients, making it more fertile for crops.
