A growing human population means more food is needed. Improvements in farming can help meet this demand. Which of the following have helped provide more food?

fertilizers, pesticides, and more efficient farming practices

more people following a vegetarian diet

an increase in the number of farmers willing to work long hours

an increase in the number of people moving away from the city to live on farms

Verified Answer :

The answer is definitely the first one, the reasons are: A.) Fertilizer helps plants grow faster and they help the plant produce more.

                                                                                      B. ) Pesticides kill harmful insects that would otherwise ravage the food supply. 

                                                                                      C.) The easier it is to farm, more food you can make in a short amount of time. Allowing for higher food production.