Question

understanding scientific texts — quiz — level c
image of corn field with labels corn and cover crops
cover crops like cowpeas can be planted between rows of corn to keep soil from washing away.
according to scientists, the weather on our planet will continue to change. farmers will continue to adapt to those changes as best they can. families will hand down new ways of farming. we can’t know exactly what will happen to the climate in the future. but we know the farmers of the corn belt will work hard to keep growing corn for the whole world.
why will corn farmers probably need to adapt how they farm in the future?

• earth’s climate will continue to change.
• families will start other businesses.
• cover crops will no longer need water.
• farmers will move to other areas.

Explanation:

The text states "According to scientists, the weather on our planet will continue to change. Farmers will continue to adapt to those changes as best they can." This shows that the changing climate (weather) is the reason corn farmers will need to adapt their farming methods. The other options (families starting other businesses, cover crops not needing water, farmers moving) are not supported by the provided text.

Answer:

A. Earth's climate will continue to change.