Passage: 'Mount Merapi in Central Java is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. It has erupted regularly for centuries, and thousands of people live on its fertile slopes because volcanic ash enriches the soil for farming. Authorities monitor the volcano continuously and set alert levels so that villagers can be evacuated when danger increases. Despite the risk, many families choose to return because their farms and homes are there.' Why do people live on the slopes of Merapi?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The volcanic ash makes the soil fertile
The text says ash enriches the soil.
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