Question

Study the image. Which statement best explains the

impact of slash-and-burn agriculture?
O Slash and burn allowed the Maya to clear lowland
areas, but had an environmental cost.
O Slash and burn was used in highland areas and
caused the mountain areas to lose soil.
O Slash and burn was used by the Maya to clear new
areas for religious ceremonies.
Slash and burn was the most sustainable
agricultural practice, and it helped fertilize the soil.

Answer 1

A) Slash and burn allowed the Maya to clear lowland areas, but had an environmental cost.