Mechanized farming had several significant effects on the environment, one of which was the contribution to a depletion of water sources. The extensive use of machinery and the intensive farming practices often required higher water consumption, leading to over-extraction of water resources for irrigation.
What effect did mechanized farming have on the environment? (1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AIt eliminated the erosion of topsoil. %0D%0AIt eliminated the erosion of topsoil. %0D%0A%0D%0AIt led to a decrease of pollution in rural areas.%0D%0AIt led to a decrease of pollution in rural areas.%0D%0A%0D%0AIt led to an increase of pollution in the cities.%0D%0AIt led to an increase of pollution in the cities.%0D%0A%0D%0AIt contributed to a depletion of water sources.
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