Question

fertilizers are used to support plant growth.
some fertilizers contain harsh chemicals.
green fertilizers improve soil quality using natural ingredients.
companion planting does not necessarily require the use of chemical fertilizers.
which statement would both authors likely agree with?
the label \organic\ means the fertilizer contains only safe chemicals.
companion planting is the only alternative to traditional fertilizers.
people should avoid using harsh chemicals in farming.

Explanation:

• For the first option: There is no information in the table about the "organic" label and safety of chemicals.
• For the second option: The table shows companion - planting as an alternative (Text 2 has it, but Text 1 doesn't mention it as the only alternative).
• For the third option: Both texts mention that some fertilizers have harsh chemicals (Text 1 and Text 2 both check the box for "Some fertilizers contain harsh chemicals"). If authors are highlighting the presence of harsh chemicals, it can be inferred that they might agree that people should avoid using them.

Answer:

People should avoid using harsh chemicals in farming.