The extensive form of horticulture in which the natural vegetation is cut,the slash is subsequently burned,and crops then planted among the ashes is known as _______________,which is also called slash-and-burn farming.
A)intensive agriculture
B)complex farming
C)simple agronomy
D)swidden farming
E)extensive cultivation

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Swidden farming, also known as slash-and-burn farming, involves cutting the natural vegetation, burning the slash, and planting crops in the resulting soil. It is a form of extensive cultivation, as it involves clearing large areas of land for cultivation.

The Extensive Form of Horticulture in Which the Natural Vegetation