Question

In the paragraph above that states, "A century ago, a single farmer produced enough food for 2.5 people, but now a farmer can feed more than 130 people." What below is evidence from the text that supports this claim?

a-A single farmer produced enough food for 2.5 people.
b-Access to water has been increased.
c-Less fertilizer is being used currently.
d-Changing the genetics of crops was done in the past but now has been banned.

Answer 1

To support the claim that a farmer now feeds more than 130 people, the evidence that a farmer once fed only 2.5 people illustrates the increase in agricultural productivity due to advancements in farming technology and methods.

Step-by-step explanation:

The phrase "A century ago, a single farmer produced enough food for 2.5 people, but now a farmer can feed more than 130 people" illustrates the massive improvement in agricultural productivity. This claim is most directly supported by evidence highlighting how technology and farming methods have evolved to increase the yield of food production. In particular, advances such as the introduction of gasoline-powered farm tools, the invention of refrigeration, and increases in the amount of capital per worker have notably increased agricultural output.

Moreover, the description of modern agriculture enabling countries to produce more food than needed and the example of the United States and Australia where one farmer feeds dozens of people provide strong support. Therefore, the best evidence from the text that supports this claim is option a: "A single farmer produced enough food for 2.5 people."