What effect did mechanized farming have on the environment? (1 point)

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Responses

It led to an increase of pollution in the cities.
It led to an increase of pollution in the cities.

It led to a decrease of pollution in rural areas.
It led to a decrease of pollution in rural areas.

It contributed to a depletion of water sources.
It contributed to a depletion of water sources.

It eliminated the erosion of topsoil.

Answer 1

The most accurate response regarding the effect of mechanized farming on the environment is:

It contributed to a depletion of water sources.

Mechanized farming often requires significant amounts of water for irrigation, leading to the depletion of local water sources. Other potential environmental effects include soil erosion due to intensive farming practices, but mechanization itself does not eliminate erosion.