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How has the farming industry been affected by the use of fossil fuels?(1 point)

Fossil fuels have decreased the variety of crops harvested.

Fossil fuels have led to an increase in food costs.

Fossil fuels have led to a decrease in the size of farms.

Fossil fuels have increased the amount of crops harvested.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
Fossil fuels have increased the amount of crops harvested.

Reason: Mechanization (tractors, combines), synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and fuel-powered irrigation have greatly raised agricultural productivity and crop yields.