Question

why is dutch agriculture critically dependent upon technology?
a. it produces almost 50% of the world supply of cut flowers and indoor plants.
b. it relies almost exclusively on genetically engineered crops.
c. dutch agriculture is characterized by plant production in greenhouses.
d. dutch fruit and vegetable production contributes to the global food supply.
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Dutch agriculture is known for its high - tech greenhouse farming. Greenhouses require advanced technology for climate control (temperature, humidity, light), irrigation systems, and pest management.

• Option a: While the production of cut flowers and indoor plants is significant, it does not directly explain the critical dependence on technology.
• Option b: Dutch agriculture does not rely almost exclusively on genetically engineered crops.
• Option c: Plant production in greenhouses (which is highly technological) is a key characteristic that shows the critical dependence on technology.
• Option d: The contribution to the global food supply does not explain the reason for the critical dependence on technology.

Answer:

C. Dutch agriculture is characterized by plant production in greenhouses.