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Question 6 • World History

Which statement best explains how terrace farming differed from slash-and-burn agriculture?

Answer

Terrace farming was used to grow crops in rainforests, while slash-and-burn agriculture was used to grow crops in mountain areas.

Terrace farming allowed farmers to grow a variety of crops, while slash-and-burn agriculture could only be used to grow corn.

Terrace farming was used to grow crops in mountain areas, while slash-and-burn agriculture was used to grow crops in rainforests.

Terrace farming could only be used to grow corn, while slash-and-burn agriculture allowed farmers to grow a variety of crops.

Explanation

Terrace farming creates level, step-like fields on steep slopes, making it useful in mountain areas. Slash-and-burn agriculture clears and burns vegetation to prepare land for crops, and was commonly used in rainforest regions. The best choice is C: terrace farming was used in mountain areas, while slash-and-burn agriculture was used in rainforests.

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