One thousand years ago, less than 4 percent of habitable land was used for agriculture. Today, approximately 50 percent is used for agriculture. Which statement best explains why this large change occurred?(1 point) Responses The human population increased rapidly, which caused a subsequent increase in the demand for food. The human population increased rapidly, which caused a subsequent increase in the demand for food. Humans developed new agricultural practices which allowed the expansion of agriculture. Humans developed new agricultural practices which allowed the expansion of agriculture. As human population grows, more food is produced, causing soil quality to decline, so more land is needed to grow the same amount of crops. As human population grows, more food is produced, causing soil quality to decline, so more land is needed to grow the same amount of crops. Most humans live in urban areas, so rural areas are heavily developed to provide food for those densely populated urban areas.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains the large change in land used for agriculture is: The human population increased rapidly, which caused a subsequent increase in the demand for food.

While the development of new agricultural practices has also played a significant role in expanding agriculture, the primary driver of this change has been the substantial increase in human population, leading to greater demand for food production.