A farmer has planted a field of clover as a cover crop to protect his field from erosion during the winter months.  In the spring, he plows the clover into the topsoil.  What kind of fertilizer does this technique create?

A. green manure
B. animal manure
C. compost
D. synthetic


Answer: A

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