Question
In the early 1900s, gasoline-powered tractors became part of the modern farm. In that same era, the modern combine harvester became common, allowing crops to be harvested mechanically and quickly. Today, both of these are a part of nearly all farming endeavors.
Which answer would be the BEST prediction as to what might happen as a result of the events in the passage?
Responses
A City populations could increase.City populations could increase.
B Fishing industries would lose money.Fishing industries would lose money.
C Factories would move away from Georgia.Factories would move away from Georgia.
D Fewer factories would relocate to Georgia.Fewer factories would relocate to Georgia.
Which answer would be the BEST prediction as to what might happen as a result of the events in the passage?
Responses
A City populations could increase.City populations could increase.
B Fishing industries would lose money.Fishing industries would lose money.
C Factories would move away from Georgia.Factories would move away from Georgia.
D Fewer factories would relocate to Georgia.Fewer factories would relocate to Georgia.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best prediction based on the passage about the advancements in farming technology (gasoline-powered tractors and combine harvesters) would be **A: City populations could increase.**
This prediction is reasonable because as farming becomes more efficient and productive due to mechanization, it could lead to fewer people needing to work on farms. Consequently, some of the rural population might move to cities for other job opportunities, contributing to urban population growth. The other options regarding fishing industries and factories do not directly connect to the advancements in farming outlined in the passage.
This prediction is reasonable because as farming becomes more efficient and productive due to mechanization, it could lead to fewer people needing to work on farms. Consequently, some of the rural population might move to cities for other job opportunities, contributing to urban population growth. The other options regarding fishing industries and factories do not directly connect to the advancements in farming outlined in the passage.