When a Patch of Land Is Cleared in a Tropical

Multiple Choice

When a patch of land is cleared in a tropical rainforest, the vegetation is often burned to enrich the soil with nutrients from the burned plant material. This

A) works well because so many nutrients are trapped in tropical plants.
B) works for a few years, but the soil is soon depleted of nutrients.
C) isn't necessary because tropical soils are filled with nutrients.
D) helps to promote long-term sustainable agriculture.