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segrsyd

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on: Jul 13, 2018
Many Asian farmers, particularly in the tropical rainforest regions, practice shifting agriculture. Describe the four stages in shifting cultivation.

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

1 . The forest cover is cleared, and dried vegetation is burned.
2 . The crop is planted.
3 . Soil fertility is short-lived. Typically the land will only produce harvests for 2-5 years.
4 . The land must lie fallow for 10-30 years before it will again be able to produce a crop.

Answer to Question 2

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