Which Statement Best Summarizes the Information Presented in the Graph

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes the information presented in the graph below?

• A)Higher applications of fertilizer produce proportional increases in corn yield.
• B)Fertilizer application up to 200 kg/hectare is a cost-effective means of increasing farm yields and profits.
• C)Proportional increases in irrigation are needed to maximize the growth potential of applied fertilizer.
• D)Factors other than fertilizer availability can limit the yield of corn.

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