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Burning crop residue above the soil surface is beneficial for retaining soil moisture.
Burning crop residue above the soil surface is beneficial for retaining soil moisture.
False (B)
Leaving crop residue on the soil surface can help reduce soil moisture losses in areas with poor soils.
Leaving crop residue on the soil surface can help reduce soil moisture losses in areas with poor soils.
True (A)
Burning crop residue does not affect the decomposition of the residue into soil nutrients.
Burning crop residue does not affect the decomposition of the residue into soil nutrients.
False (B)
Leaving previous crop residue on the surface of the soil can reduce erosion from the splash of raindrops.
Leaving previous crop residue on the surface of the soil can reduce erosion from the splash of raindrops.
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Continuing to burn the land helps farmers adapt better to climate change.
Continuing to burn the land helps farmers adapt better to climate change.
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Crop residue is considered one of the most effective and expensive methods available to farmers for protecting their soils.
Crop residue is considered one of the most effective and expensive methods available to farmers for protecting their soils.
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