Question

the graph shows the change in the number of bt and ht crops grown in the united states from 1996 to 2005. bt crops are resistant to being eaten by insects. ht crops are resistant to herbicides (weed killers). based on the information in the graph, which is most likely true about farming in 2005? fewer crops were eaten by pests. more crops needed to be sprayed with pesticides. more crops needed to be sprayed with herbicides. fewer crops were grown with herbicides.

Explanation:

• Bt crops are resistant to insect - eating. HT crops are resistant to herbicides.
• The graph shows an increase in the adoption of genetically - engineered crops (including Bt and HT crops) over the years.
• Since HT crops (resistant to herbicides) have an increasing trend, it implies that more crops (HT crops) that can withstand herbicides are being grown. This means more crops (in general, as HT crops are part of the crop mix) are in an environment where herbicide - spraying is relevant (because they can tolerate it).

Answer:

More crops needed to be sprayed with herbicides.