How has the farming industry been affected by the use of fossil fuels?(1 point)
Responses
Fossil fuels have increased the amount of crops harvested.
Fossil fuels have increased the amount of crops harvested.
Fossil fuels have led to an increase in food costs.
Fossil fuels have led to an increase in food costs.
Fossil fuels have led to a decrease in the size of farms.
Fossil fuels have led to a decrease in the size of farms.
Fossil fuels have decreased the variety of crops harvested.
- Fossil fuels have increased the amount of crops harvested by allowing for the use of machinery and equipment that increase efficiency and productivity in farming operations.
- Fossil fuels have led to an increase in food costs due to the reliance on fossil fuels for transportation, machinery, and fertilizer production.
- Fossil fuels have led to a decrease in the size of farms as larger farms are able to take advantage of economies of scale and utilize fossil fuel-powered technology more efficiently.
- Fossil fuels have not necessarily decreased the variety of crops harvested, but the focus on monoculture farming practices in order to maximize efficiency and productivity has led to a decrease in biodiversity in some areas.