Asked by Della Helfitri on Jun 30, 2024

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The problems associated with slash-and-burn agriculture are most closely related to

A) greed by international corporations.
B) subsistence agriculture.
C) consumption by highly developed countries.
D) cattle ranching.
E) timber for export.

Slash-And-Burn Agriculture

A method of farming that involves cutting and burning plants in a forest or woodland to create fields.

Subsistence Agriculture

Farming practice in which crops are grown only to meet the needs of the farm family.

Consumption

The process in which energy and resources are used, often referring to the intake of food by organisms.

  • Understand the environmental impacts of agriculture practices, including slash-and-burn.
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Rubin NguyenJul 06, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Slash-and-burn agriculture is primarily associated with subsistence agriculture, where farmers clear a small area of forest by cutting and burning trees to create fields for crops. This method is often used by rural communities to meet their immediate food needs rather than for commercial purposes.