Technological advances in agriculture (such as chemical fertilizers and harvesting equipment) have helped to preserve and grow forest land because they
A) reduce the amount of land needed to grow food.
B) result in a larger population.
C) are made from timber.
D) None of the above.

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Technological advances in agriculture have allowed for increased crop yields on less land, reducing the need to clear new land for agriculture. This helps to preserve and grow forest land. Chemical fertilizers and other modern farming methods also make it possible to grow more food per acre of land, reducing pressure to clear additional forested areas for agriculture.

Technological Advances in Agriculture (Such as Chemical Fertilizers and Harvesting