GENERAL GEOLOGY

GEOLOGY

GEOMORPHOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Humid climates and the slopes of the hills are often suitable for____
A
Nothing
B
Only settlement
C
Only farming
D
Farming and human settlement
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -terrace cultivation, method of growing crops on sides of hills or mountains by planting on graduated terraces built into the slope. Though labour-intensive, the method has been employed effectively to maximize arable land area in variable terrains and to reduce soil erosion and water loss.

Detailed explanation-2: -Solution: Rubber requires a moist and humid climate with more than 200 cm rainfall and a temperature above 25°C. Rubber is an equatorial crop that can be additionally cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Peaty soil. Peaty soil is found in areas of heavy rainfall and high humidity.

Detailed explanation-4: -The plains are the most productive farming areas.

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