Question

The mechanization of agriculture has resulted in all of the following except __________.
A.
increased production
B.
an increased ability to feed growing global populations
C.
decreased erosion as a result of advanced planting machines
D.
increased employment in the farming industry
Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
A
B
C
D

Answer 1

Mechanization of Agriculture

Explanation:

The mechanization of agriculture has resulted in all of the following except-

D. Increased employment in the farming industry.

Let's discuss each point-

1. Mechanization increases the rapidity and speed of work with which farming operations can be performed.
2. Mechanization of agriculture provides an increased ability to feed growing global populations as the yield increases.
3. Mechanization shifted the farming techniques from subsistence to commercial.
4. Mechanization failed to increase employment in the farming industry because the industry's increased reliance on machinery and technology has decreased the need for farmers and manpower.