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

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

Fossil fuels have decreased the variety of crops harvested.
Fossil fuels have decreased the variety of crops harvested.

Fossil fuels have led to an increase in food costs.
Fossil fuels have led to an increase in food costs.

Fossil fuels have increased the amount of crops harvested.

Answer 1

Fossil fuels have increased the amount of crops harvested.

The use of fossil fuels in farming has enabled the development of machinery, fertilizers, and pesticides, which have significantly increased agricultural productivity and efficiency, leading to higher crop yields.