Slash and Burn Agriculture Insights

The video discusses the practice of slash and burn agriculture, where trees are cut and burned to prepare soil for crops like maize and cassava. It highlights the challenges faced by villagers in protecting their crops from elephants. In the 1950s, Norman Carr was appointed to manage the conflict between farmers and elephants. He pioneered a conservation approach that promoted coexistence through tourism, establishing the first safari camp in South Luangwa National Park, shifting the focus from hunting to wildlife photography.

What is the primary purpose of burning trees in the slash and burn method?

• To produce charcoal for fuel

• To clear the land for construction

• To balance the soil's pH for planting

• To create a habitat for wildlife

Which crops are mentioned as thriving in the slash and burn fields?

• Rice and wheat

• Maize and sorghum

• Potatoes and carrots

• Bananas and pineapples

Why do villagers need to keep watch over their fields?

• To monitor soil quality

• To prevent theft by other villagers

• To ensure crops are watered regularly

• To protect crops from wild animals

Who was Norman Carr and what was his role?

• A wildlife photographer

• A scientist studying soil pH

• A farmer who invented a new crop

• A government official managing elephant control

What innovative system did Norman Carr develop?

• A wildlife hunting program

• Conservation through tourism

• A method for faster crop growth

• A new irrigation technique

Where did Norman Carr establish the first safari camp?

• South Luangwa National Park

• Masai Mara National Reserve

• Serengeti National Park

• Kruger National Park

What was Norman Carr's belief about viewing animals?

• They should be left alone in the wild

• They should be hunted for sport

• They should be observed through cameras

• They should be kept in zoos