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    Paragraph for question 17 to 20 Agroforestry integrates trees with crops and/or animals to create sustainable agricultural systems, enhancing ecological and economic benefits. The three main types include agrisilvicultural systems, which combine trees with crops, a systems, integrating trees with pastures or animals, and b systems, which involve animals, trees, and crops together. These systems contribute to improved biodiversity, soil health, and resource efficiency, making them valuable for modern agricultural practices and environmental conservation.

    Which agroforestry practice involves planting trees or shrubs along the edges of fields to protect crops from wind and reduce erosion?

    A Alley cropping Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Windbreaks Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Taungya system Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Silvopastoral system Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Agroforestry buffer zones Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Windbreaks are rows of trees or shrubs planted along the edges of fields to reduce wind speed, protect crops, and minimize soil erosion.

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