USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

AMERICAN INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN THE GILDED AGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did new technology help farmers on the Great Plains?
A
It saved them time and energy.
B
It eliminated insects and pests.
C
It made crops drought-resistant.
D
It lowered their debt.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Technology can transform agriculture In precision agriculture, real-time weather forecasting helps farmers with day-to-day decisions on when and how much to irrigate, fertilize and apply pesticides to their crops. Controlled-environment agriculture promises to further reduce the impact.

Detailed explanation-2: -Reduces chemical application in crop production. Efficient use of water resources. Disseminates modern farm practices to improve the quality, quantity and reduced cost of production. Changes the socio-economic status of farmers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Advances in machinery have expanded the scale, speed, and productivity of farm equipment, leading to more efficient cultivation of more land. Seed, irrigation, and fertilizers also have vastly improved, helping farmers increase yields.

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