image 1 is feedlot

Question

image 2 is free roam cows
The two images represent two different methods of raising livestock in the United States. Which of the following statements most accurately compares these two agricultural practices?

Group of answer choices

Consumers prefer to pay higher prices for grass-fed beef than for corn-fed beef raised in feedlots because of the environmentally friendly practices associated with grass-fed beef.

Feedlots require less food consumption by the cows than cattle ranching because the livestock are grazing on available grass in the pastures.

Cattle ranching is a more economically friendly way to raise livestock than using feedlots because less infrastructure is needed.

Feedlots require more space than cattle ranching does, which reduces profits due to the cost of the land.

Feedlots can minimize costs associated with livestock production because feedlots do not use as much space as cattle ranching.

Answer 1

The statement that most accurately compares the two agricultural practices is:

"Feedlots can minimize costs associated with livestock production because feedlots do not use as much space as cattle ranching."

This statement accurately reflects the economic efficiency often attributed to feedlots. Feedlots allow for a high density of animals in a smaller area, which can reduce land costs and facilitate a controlled feeding environment, potentially lowering production costs. In contrast, free-range or grass-fed systems require more land for grazing, which can increase operational costs.