Double-cropping due to long growing seasons is commonly practiced in which region?

• A. Northern Europe
• B. Desert regions of Africa
• C. The Arctic
• D. Southeast Asia

Answer: (D)

Double-cropping relies on a long, warm growing season with enough water to grow more than one crop in a single year. Southeast Asia fits this best because its tropical to subtropical climate, driven by the monsoons, provides warmth for most of the year and abundant rainfall. That combination lets farmers harvest one crop and immediately plant and harvest another, maximizing land use.

In contrast, Northern Europe has shorter, cooler growing seasons; deserts struggle with water shortages; and the Arctic has an extremely brief growing period. Those conditions limit the ability to produce multiple crops in one year, which is why double-cropping is not common there.