Which Statement Best Describes Energy Use in Agriculture

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes energy use in agriculture? 

• A) Industrialized agriculture is more energy efficient than subsistence agriculture. 
• B) The amount of fossil fuel energy required to grow most plants is less than the amount of food energy produced. 
• C) Raising animals for food is more energy efficient than raising plants. 
• D) About 2 units of nonrenewable fossil fuel energy are needed to put 1 unit of energy on the table.

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