Question

question 4 of 10
selling food on a global market decreases the sustainable use of the land because crops cannot be rotated as easily. what is another cost of this practice?

a. farmers get paid less.

b. less packaging is needed for transportation.

c. there is less co₂ emitted from transportation.

d. less waste ends up in landfills.

Explanation:

• Option B: Global food market needs more packaging for transport, so B is wrong.
• Option C: Transporting food globally increases CO₂ emissions, so C is wrong.
• Option D: Global food trade may increase waste in landfills, so D is wrong.
• Option A: Global market pressures can lead to lower farmer payments.

Answer:

A. Farmers get paid less.