What effect did mechanized farming have on the environment? (1 point) Responses Animals reproduction declined Animals reproduction declined It contributed to a depletion of water sources. It contributed to a depletion of water sources. It eliminated the eroision of topsoil It eliminated the eroision of topsoil It was a direct result of pollution in cities

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The effect of mechanized farming on the environment is best reflected in the response: "It contributed to a depletion of water sources." Mechanized farming often requires significant water usage for irrigation and can lead to the over-extraction of water from rivers and aquifers, resulting in depletion of water sources. Additionally, it can also contribute to soil erosion, but the option "It eliminated the erosion of topsoil" is misleading as mechanized farming can actually increase soil erosion under certain conditions.