Question

what role did crop rotation play in the agricultural revolution?
it enabled farmers to plant many new types of crops.
it allowed farmers to share crops with one another.
it introduced new machines to plant and harvest crops.
it helped restore nutrients to the soil so crops grew better.

Explanation:

To determine the role of crop rotation in the Agricultural Revolution, we analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect because crop rotation is not primarily about planting new crop types but managing soil nutrients.
• The second option is wrong as crop rotation has nothing to do with sharing crops among farmers.
• The third option is incorrect since crop rotation does not involve introducing new machines for planting or harvesting.
• The fourth option is correct. Crop rotation involves growing different crops in sequence on the same land. Different crops have different nutrient requirements and some, like legumes, can fix nitrogen (a key nutrient) in the soil, thus restoring nutrients and improving crop growth.

Answer:

D. It helped restore nutrients to the soil so crops grew better.