HISTORY
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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How did improved agriculture contribute to population growth?
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there was more wool for warmer clothes
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there was a surplus (extra) food
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horses could be used for transportation
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better sanitation
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In modern times, two main innovations have enabled food production to keep pace with a booming population: fertilisers and machinery. Introduced in the early 1900s, synthetic fertilisers dramatically increased crop yields, removing the need for farmers to use fallows or manure to renew the soil.
Detailed explanation-2: -Contributing Factors to the Agricultural Revolution The increased availability of farmland. A favorable climate. More livestock. Improved crop yield.
Detailed explanation-3: -World population has risen at a rate of 1.9% per year since 1960, but food production has grown at 2.8% per year due to the application of better crop production techniques.
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