Question

question 10 of 10
which of the following could be considered a benefit of modern farming techniques?

a. pesticides have improved the environment.

b. the food we eat is fresher because it is treated with preservatives.

c. more land is available for the construction of industrial buildings and neighborhoods.

d. food is produced more slowly than it used to be.

Explanation:

• Option A: Pesticides often harm the environment, so this is incorrect.
• Option B: Preservatives help keep food fresh, and modern farming's use of such techniques (along with better production methods) can lead to fresher food, making this a valid benefit.
• Option C: Modern farming aims to use land for agriculture; more land for industrial/neighborhood construction is not a farming benefit.
• Option D: Modern farming techniques typically increase food production speed, so this is incorrect.

Answer:

B. The food we eat is fresher because it is treated with preservatives.