Question
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
Analysts disagree about whether the shift in agricultural locations due to global climate change will raise or lower global agricultural output. Since many nations in higher latitudes are more developed and are more equipped to have higher rates of productivity, more food ought to be produced. On the other hand, much of the arable land in these wealthier nations may have already been developed
as urban areas, so some food-production potential may not be realized. If agriculture shifts locations, poorer nations may become even weaker economically. The gap between rich and poor nations may grow even wider as developing nations become subject to even harsher environmental conditions for growing crops. However, such nations could make positive adaptations, such as increasing use of water-conserving irrigation techniques and cultivating crops that need less water.
Which of the following is an inference that can be made from the information in the passage?
A. Global climate change is not likely to affect worldwide agriculture.
B. Poorer nations will benefit from the shift in agricultural locations.
C. Wealthier nations will suffer from the shift in agricultural locations.
D. The overall effect of global climate change on agriculture cannot be predicted accurately.
Analysts disagree about whether the shift in agricultural locations due to global climate change will raise or lower global agricultural output. Since many nations in higher latitudes are more developed and are more equipped to have higher rates of productivity, more food ought to be produced. On the other hand, much of the arable land in these wealthier nations may have already been developed
as urban areas, so some food-production potential may not be realized. If agriculture shifts locations, poorer nations may become even weaker economically. The gap between rich and poor nations may grow even wider as developing nations become subject to even harsher environmental conditions for growing crops. However, such nations could make positive adaptations, such as increasing use of water-conserving irrigation techniques and cultivating crops that need less water.
Which of the following is an inference that can be made from the information in the passage?
A. Global climate change is not likely to affect worldwide agriculture.
B. Poorer nations will benefit from the shift in agricultural locations.
C. Wealthier nations will suffer from the shift in agricultural locations.
D. The overall effect of global climate change on agriculture cannot be predicted accurately.
Answers
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The correct answer is: D. The overall effect of global climate change on agriculture cannot be predicted accurately.
This inference is supported by the passage, which discusses differing opinions among analysts regarding the impacts of climate change on agricultural output and acknowledges both potential benefits and challenges for different nations.
This inference is supported by the passage, which discusses differing opinions among analysts regarding the impacts of climate change on agricultural output and acknowledges both potential benefits and challenges for different nations.