Question

prices for products became more affordable as a result of new forms of , which got things to market faster and cheaper. agriculture machinery textiles transportation

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze the context: the sentence is about making products more affordable by getting them to market faster and cheaper. Let's evaluate each option:

• Agriculture: Focuses on farming, not directly on transporting goods to market. Eliminate.
• Machinery: Refers to equipment, but the key here is the method of moving products. Eliminate.
• Textiles: Relates to fabric production, not to distribution. Eliminate.
• Transportation: Involves moving goods from production to market. Improved transportation would make delivery faster and cheaper, reducing product costs. This fits the context.

Answer:

D. transportation