In a village in Africa, the same plot of land is planted year after year, and no fertilizers are used. What problem is likely occurring?

Planting the same plot year after year without adding fertilizer removes nutrients from the soil faster than they can be replenished. This depletes the soil and reduces its ability to support crops, a problem called overfarming. Overgrazing concerns animals consuming too much vegetation, while deforestation is the removal of trees.

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