9. Read the following passage an
1. Your trees will be [a]planting by farmers as a boundary to the main crop. The
trees are of [b]commercial viable species. This means that because of the
trees. the farmers income increases. For example, when the tree is of a
sufficient height, farmers can grow secondary crops like pepper or betel leaf on
framework supported by trees and can [c]sale the crops for profit.
The very presence of trees ensures shade, decreased water [d]evaporate, in
creased ground water retention, provides habitat to birds that take care ſelfor
pests on the crops and provides many other indirect benefits to farmers.
Answers
Explanation:
tree grows tall and deep, spreading both its branches above the ground and its roots underground, therefore it makes the ground fresher and softer for other plants to settle. The roots increase the soil drainage and aeration, some trees can even fix nitrogen and enrich the soil. The leaves and branches of the tree shadow the ground and reduce the soil evapotranspiration and thus reduce the need for irrigation. A tree is the home of various living beings such as insects, birds and plants.
A tree is also great for farmers. It can be a source of food and medicine for home, and a source of fodder for the livestock. The wood can also be burnt and used to cook or warm up the house. A tree is definitely a valuable companion, so why are farmers neglecting it?
First, the period necessary for a tree to reach its productive stage is long. Fruit trees often need more than 3–5 years to start producing, and their optimum productive age comes even later. Farmers want to grow fast cash crops which will give them a sufficient income to send their children to school and university.
Second, the investment needed to start growing trees is high. This investment is higher than for annual crops and therefore small-holder farmers may not have the capital and time to start growing trees.
Third, crop and tree together are tricky to manage, they may compete for soil nutrient and water, moreover the tree shadow the crop. The shadow usually has a negative impact on the growth of non shade tolerant crop, a way to cope this problem is to often prune the tree.
Answer:
a) planted, b) commercially, c) sale/sell, d) evaporation