AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

HUMANS AND THE BIOSPHERE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
New ____ (tractors, planters, etc) helped farmers increase yields.
A
Irrigation
B
Pesticides
C
Fertilizers
D
Machinery
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -To increase their crop yields, farmers must closely monitor their soil condition and quality throughout the growing season. Precision technologies employ wireless sensors that monitor soil health, such as pH levels, moisture, temperature, salinity, etc., to allow farmers to gain insights into soil fertility.

Detailed explanation-2: -In addition to routine landscape maintenance, lawn care, clearing bushes & spreading fertilizers the tractors are used to pull a variety of farm equipments for ploughing, planting, harvesting & cultivating crops. They also help in hauling materials & personal transportation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tractors are typically designed with powerful engines to run over rough terrain and pull extremely heavy loads, making them effective in tough farming or landscape tasks. Modern tractors also come with cast iron front axles for extra strength and durability.

Detailed explanation-4: -Today’s agriculture routinely uses sophisticated technologies such as robots, temperature and moisture sensors, aerial images, and GPS technology. These advanced devices and precision agriculture and robotic systems allow businesses to be more profitable, efficient, safer, and more environmentally friendly.

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