Question

1. based on paragraph 3, sustainable farming practices result in higher profit margins primarily because they— (1 point)

produce crops that are more nutritious
reduce costs while accessing premium markets
require less land to produce the same yields
eliminate the need for farm equipment

1. which two organizational patterns does the author use to structure this passage? (1 point)

chronological order of events
comparison and contrast
problem and solution
cause and effect

1. the authors use of specific statistics and expert quotes primarily serves to— (1 point)

entertain readers with interesting facts
establish credibility and support claims
criticize traditional farming methods
promote particular government policies

1. as used in paragraph 5, \barriers\ mostly nearly means (1 point)

Explanation:

1. In business - related contexts like farming profit - margins, reducing costs and accessing premium markets are key to higher profits.
2. Statistics and expert quotes are commonly used in writing to build credibility and back up the author's statements.

Answer:

1. B. reduce costs while accessing premium markets
2. No answer provided as the passage is not given to determine the organizational patterns.
3. B. establish credibility and support claims
4. No answer provided as the context in paragraph 5 is not given to define "barriers".