Question

In conservation plowing, why are dead weeds and stalks of the previous year’s crop left in the ground?
a.
to keep the soil from becoming too fertile
b.
to reduce the amount of seed needed for the next year’s crop
c.
to retain moisture and hold the soil in place
d.
to keep more organisms out of the soil

Answer 1

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The right answer is C.

To retain moisture and hold the soil in place