Question

Which sentence best explains how the widespread application of steam power affected English agriculture in the first half of the nineteenth century?

A.

The use of steam-powered harvesting machines increased farm output.

B.

Agricultural produce could be marketed far from the areas where it was grown.

C.

The availability of inexpensive water pumps exhausted ground water resources in many areas.

D.

The migration of labor from rural to urban areas led to a decrease in agricultural output.

Answer 1

B. Agricultural produce could be marketed far from the aread where it was grown.

Step-by-step explanation:

The widespread application of steam power affected English agriculture in a very positive way, since products could be transported in large amounts.

With the invention of locomotives in the 19th century different kind of goods and raw material started to be transported from farms to cities, so that fresh goods were available faster.