Which of the following explains how the Norfolk four-course field rotation led to better farm management and increased production?(1 point)

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It allowed the use of the threshing machine so less labor was needed.
It allowed the use of the threshing machine so less labor was needed.

It only used one-third of the land thereby saving time and labor.
It only used one-third of the land thereby saving time and labor.

It used more of the land and provided crops for livestock to eat year round.
It used more of the land and provided crops for livestock to eat year round.

It used different fields for livestock to be bred.
It used different fields for livestock to be bred.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

It used more of the land and provided crops for livestock to eat year round.

The Norfolk four-course field rotation system improved farm management by allowing farmers to grow different crops each year, which maximized land use and ensured that there were crops available throughout the year for both human consumption and livestock feeding. This method helped maintain soil fertility and increased overall agricultural productivity.