Question

Many cultures and religions have customs which deal with the way they use the land. For example, in Judaism, it is required that a field be left fallow (unplanted) every seventh year. What is one beneficial effect of customs like this? A) They prevent the land from being overused. B) They cause less competition among farmers. C) They make the land more valuable to farmers. D) They force people to farm more recklessly at other times.

Answer 1

The correct answer is Option A. They prevent the land from being overused

When a land is cultivated every year, and is not allowed to rest, the land is overused, thus leading to soil degradation. However customs like Judaism which prescribes that a field be left fallow (unplanted) every seventh year prevents degradation and consequently enhances organic soil fertility.