Impact of Technology on Agriculture

What was a major limitation of traditional farming methods before the introduction of modern technology on the farm in Georgia?

• Farmers could only cultivate a small area of land each season.

• Farmers could grow crops all year round.

• Farmers used advanced irrigation systems.

• Farmers had access to genetically modified seeds.

Which of the following technologies helped farmers manage water more efficiently?

• Automated irrigation systems

• Manual plowing

• Horse-drawn carts

• Hand planting

How did the introduction of tractors change farming practices on the Georgia farm?

• Tractors increased the area that could be cultivated and reduced manual labor.

• Tractors made it harder to plant crops.

• Tractors replaced genetically modified seeds.

• Tractors caused more pest problems.

What was one impact of increased agricultural productivity on the local population?

• More young people returned to rural areas for new job opportunities.

• Fewer people moved to rural areas.

• The population in rural areas continued to decline.

• There was no change in the local economy.

Why did genetically modified seeds contribute to higher productivity on the farm?

• They were designed to resist pests and diseases.

• They required more manual labor.

• They reduced the need for water.

• They made crops grow slower.

Explain how the introduction of new agricultural technologies led to changes in the local economy and community. (DoK Level 3)

• The technologies increased farm output, which attracted businesses and led to the growth of new schools, shops, and services in the community.

• The technologies made farming more difficult, causing people to leave the area.

• The technologies had no effect on the local economy or community.

• The technologies only benefited large cities, not rural areas.

What is one major impact that technology has had on agriculture, according to the case study of the Georgia farm?

• It decreased the amount of food produced.

• It increased efficiency and output.

• It made farming more difficult.

• It reduced the need for innovation.

How have modern farming techniques affected rural areas, based on the conclusion of the case study?

• They have made rural areas less populated.

• They have reshaped the population dynamics in rural areas.

• They have stopped economic growth in rural areas.

• They have had no effect on rural areas.

According to the conclusion, what is a promising aspect of the future of agriculture in Georgia?

• Decreasing food production

• Limiting technological innovation

• Potential for innovation driving economic growth and community development

• Reducing the use of technology in farming

Why might the future of agriculture in Georgia be considered promising, based on the text?

• Because technology is expected to stop evolving

• Because innovation can drive both economic growth and community development

• Because traditional farming methods are returning

• Because fewer people are interested in farming