Question

All of the following were effects of the Industrial Revolution EXCEPT:
• Increased use of fossil fuels
• An increase in agricultural productivity
O Increased urbanization and growth of cities
• A decreased reliance on skilled labor

Answer 1

All of the following were effects of the Industrial Revolution EXCEPT: **An increase in agricultural productivity**.

While the Industrial Revolution did lead to improvements in agricultural methods (often referred to as the Agricultural Revolution) that increased productivity, the statement implies an exclusive cause-and-effect relationship with the Industrial Revolution itself. The direct link of agricultural productivity primarily involves earlier advancements in agricultural techniques. Therefore, it is the least accurate choice in the context of the specific effects of the Industrial Revolution compared to the other options listed.