Question 36

They do not poison the soil when farming.

The sentence 'people of Brazil farm in an environmentally friendly way' indicates that the farming practices employed are sustainable and do not involve harmful chemicals that would poison the soil. This approach helps to maintain the health of the ecosystem.

A) They do not poison the soil when farming.

This option accurately reflects the environmentally friendly farming practices described in the extract. The Kayapo people use burned wood to enrich the soil instead of chemicals, which aligns with the idea of not poisoning the soil.

B) They use natural chemicals to make the soil rich.

While the farming practices described involve enriching the soil, the extract emphasizes the use of burned wood rather than any chemicals, even if they are natural. Therefore, this statement misrepresents the method used by the farmers.

C) They plant and don't cut down banana trees.

This option is misleading as it suggests a limitation on their practices that is not stated in the extract. While banana trees are mentioned as part of their farming, the focus is on environmentally friendly methods rather than a strict policy against cutting down trees.

D) They do not kill insects even if they are harmful.

This statement is incorrect because the extract indicates that the Kayapo people use wasps to control harmful leafcutter ants. This approach suggests a balance in managing insect populations rather than a blanket policy of not killing harmful insects.

Conclusion

The correct answer emphasizes sustainable farming practices that avoid chemical pollution, which is essential for maintaining soil health. Options B, C, and D fail to capture the essence of environmentally friendly farming as described, making A the only accurate representation of the practices used by the people of Brazil.