In which colored area in the world map below has slash and burn agriculture been most prominent in leaving relatively infertile soils beneath the forest exposed?





A) dark green

B) light blue

C) pink

D) purple


B) light blue

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A drought defined based on the supply and demand of water resources is a(n)

A) meteorological drought. B) agricultural drought. C) hydrological drought D) socioeconomic drought.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which indicator has shown a widening gap since 1980?

A) HDI B) life expectancy C) mean years of education D) per capita GNI E) All four progress indicators have shown a narrowing gap.

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