Question

Read the excerpt from "Protecting the Great Barrier Reef."

The good news is that steps are being taken to manage this problem. Responsible farming practices help minimize harm to the Great Barrier Reef. It is important that fertilizers and pesticides are used properly. Equally important is using less of them and only when necessary. It is also important for farmers to learn how to properly manage and avoid soil erosion. The Queensland Farmers' Federation is an organization of 2,600 farmers who have land along the Great Barrier Reef. They have joined together to work towards better land management practices. This sort of action is vital to the ongoing protection of the Great Barrier Reef.

Select the evidence from the excerpt that best supports the idea that farming practices help minimize the harm to the reef.

They have joined together to work towards better land management practices.
It is important that fertilizers and pesticides are used properly.
This sort of action is vital to the ongoing protection of the Great Barrier Reef.
The good news is that steps are being taken to manage this problem.

Answer 1

A. They have joined together to work towards better land management practices.

Step-by-step explanation:

It specifically states land management which shows that it is talking about land activies including farming.