Question

Which southern crop was famous for quickly depleting the soil of its nutrients?

A. Rice
B. Indigo
C. Tobacco
D. Sugarcane

Answer 1

C tobacco i studied this in chemistry and FFA

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. tobacco.
Tobacco plant is known to be a leachable crop which means that it takes most nutrients from the soil it is planted in, leaving soil unhealthy after it is harvested. The other options do not behave in this manner, which means that only C is correct.