Question

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

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

Answer 1

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

Explanation: The four-course rotation eliminated fallow, kept soil fertile (with clover/legumes) and produced fodder (turnips, clover), supporting larger livestock herds and more manure — boosting overall productivity.