3.2.2.1.d. Strip Cropping

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is strip cropping?

   Hint

   Think about how the arrangement of crops affects soil

2. 2.

   Why is overgrazing detrimental to land?

   Hint

   Consider the impact on soil and plants

3. 3.

   What is strip cropping primarily used for?

   • Water retention
   • Increasing yield
   • Preventing soil erosion

   Hint

   Consider what challenges strip cropping addresses in agriculture.

4. 4.

   True or False: Overgrazing can lead to desertification.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about long-term effects of excessive grazing.

5. 5.

   Design a strip cropping system for a sloped area and identify the crops that would benefit soil retention most effectively.

   Hint

   Think about interactions between different crop types.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the economic implications of strip cropping versus traditional single-crop farming.

   Hint

   Consider both short-term and long-term economic impacts.