Technological Advances in Agriculture (Such as Chemical Fertilizers and Harvesting

question 586

Multiple Choice

Technological advances in agriculture (such as chemical fertilizers and harvesting equipment) have helped to preserve and grow forest land because they

• A) reduce the amount of land needed to grow food.
• B) result in a larger population.
• C) are made from timber.
• D) None of the above.

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