In the early 1900s, gasoline-powered tractors became part of the modern farm. In that same era, the modern combine harvester became common, allowing crops to be harvested mechanically and quickly. Today, both of these are a part of nearly all farming endeavors.
Which of these outcomes MOST LIKELY took place as a result of the events in this passage?
Responses
A Food became more scarce.Food became more scarce.
B Fewer people were employed on farms.Fewer people were employed on farms.
C Farmers began to avoid using newer technologies.Farmers began to avoid using newer technologies.
D Farming became a highly profitable way to earn a living.Farming became a highly profitable way to earn a living.