Question

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the two images show different agricultural methods. in the context of the second agricultural revolution, which of the following trends is represented in these images?
a the introduction of machines during the second agricultural revolution resulted in many farmers being pushed off their land, leading to famine and starvation in the countryside.

b although new farm machines were developed during the second agricultural revolution, many farmers continued to practice agriculture in traditional ways because of cultural taboos associated with the adoption of modern farming techniques.

c during the second agricultural revolution, many farmers continued to use traditional farming techniques that were more suited to the tropical environments they lived in.

d the mechanization of farming in the second agricultural revolution resulted in more reliable crop harvests and healthier populations in areas where the mechanization was adopted.

e the developments associated with the second agricultural revolution were applicable only to farmers growing grain in temperate regions of the world.

Explanation:

• Option A: The Second Agricultural Revolution's mechanization didn't primarily lead to famine/starvation in the countryside; instead, it increased productivity. So A is incorrect.
• Option B: There's no major cultural taboo evidence against modern farming techniques during this revolution. B is wrong.
• Option C: The Second Agricultural Revolution was about adopting new techniques, not continuing traditional ones for tropical environments. C is incorrect.
• Option D: Mechanization in the Second Agricultural Revolution (like new machinery) improved crop yields, leading to more reliable harvests and better health due to more food. This matches the trend of technological adoption improving agriculture.
• Option E: The revolution's developments (e.g., fertilizers, machinery) were not limited to temperate grain farmers; they had broader applications. E is incorrect.

Answer:

D. The mechanization of farming in the Second Agricultural Revolution resulted in more reliable crop harvests and healthier populations in areas where the mechanization was adopted.