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

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.

Answer 1

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

Explanation: The four-course rotation eliminated fallow years, improved soil fertility (with legumes) and produced turnips/forage for winter feeding, allowing more continuous cropping and larger herds → higher overall production.