5
QuizMultiple Choice

Modern Agriculture: Changing Landscapes

Question 5 • GA-GSE World Geography B-CR

High erosion rates in Madagascar are caused primarily by __________.

Answer
A
poor economic growth and high poverty rates
B
the government’s failure to pass laws restricting logging
C
the reduced use of shifting cultivation
D
decreased desertification

Explanation

High erosion rates in Madagascar are primarily linked to poverty and limited economic opportunities. These conditions can lead people to rely on land-clearing and farming practices that remove vegetation, leaving soil exposed to heavy rain and runoff. Therefore, the best answer is “poor economic growth and high poverty rates.”

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.

Previous
Next