Author Question: Complex agriculture is said to be more efficient due to less human energy but this argument leaves ... (Read 103 times)

hbsimmons88 · **on:** Jul 10, 2018

Complex agriculture is said to be more efficient due to less human energy but this argument leaves out:

a) The kinds of crops that are grown.
b) The prices of the crops produced.
c) The greater non-human energy inputs.
d) The role of climate and weather.

Question 2

What factors limit slash and burn agriculture?

a) It is efficient only in temperate zones.
b) It is efficient only in places with heavy rainfall.
c) It is efficient only when population levels are constant.
d) It is efficient only with appropriate forms of technology.