Question

in this article, the author discusses the impacts of single - crop farming, or the agricultural practice of only growing one type of crop in a field at a time. 1 rolling plains of wheat, endless fields of flowering canola, row upon row of fruit trees: these agricultural landscapes are the stuff of stunning photographs. filling these paddocks with just one crop, known as monoculture, is a relatively easy, common, and efficient way to produce food and fiber. but international research shows that these monocultures can be bad for the environment and production through effects on soil quality, erosion, plants and animals, and ultimately declining crop yields. research i have published in the international journal of agricultural sustainability shows a possible link between monoculture landscapes and fewer wild pollinators. this research begs the question: is there a better way to grow our food? assessment questions what is the most likely reason the author opens the article with the following sentence? rolling plains of wheat, endless fields of flowering canola, row upon row of fruit trees: these agricultural landscapes are the stuff of stunning photographs. (paragraph 1) a. to suggest that monocultures are not always detrimental b. to indicate how prevalent and appealing monocultures seem to be c. to describe the plant species that are best suited for monocultures d. to highlight how quickly crops grow when

Explanation:

The opening sentence describes visually - appealing agricultural landscapes of monocultures (rolling plains of wheat, etc.). It emphasizes their prevalence (common scenes) and attractiveness (stunning photographs). It doesn't suggest they aren't detrimental (the article later shows negative impacts), doesn't focus on best - suited plant species, and doesn't highlight crop growth speed.

Answer:

B. to indicate how prevalent and appealing monocultures seem to be