Question

chapter 1 reading question 6
1 part of 1 point
how did the agricultural revolution lead to an increase in human population numbers?
the discovery of medicines, such as antibiotics, allowed us to live longer.
farming allowed for the discovery of pesticides, which allowed for better food production.
the shift from a nomadic lifestyle to settling down on farms led to people producing more food to meet their nutritional needs, and therefore, having more children.
industrialization and manufacturing allowed us to produce more food.

Explanation:

The agricultural revolution replaced nomadic foraging with settled farming, which increased food production stability and surplus. This reliable food supply met nutritional needs, reduced mortality, and allowed larger family sizes, directly driving population growth. Other options are incorrect: antibiotics and pesticides postdate the agricultural revolution, and industrialization is a separate later development.

Answer:

The shift from a nomadic lifestyle to settling down on farms led to people producing more food to meet their nutritional needs, and therefore, having more children.