In 1950,when the world's population was 2.5 billion,it was unimaginable that the world could ever produce enough food to feed the present world population of 7 billion.Which of the following variables is key to having met this task (although far from perfectly)?

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Technological change in agricultural production has played a pivotal role in increasing food production to meet the demands of a growing population. Developments in crop breeding, irrigation systems, fertilizers, and pest control have significantly increased the efficiency and yield of agriculture. While political cooperation, birth control, and foreign aid can have positive impacts on food production, technological advances remain the critical factor in meeting the food needs of current and future populations.

In 1950,when the World's Population Was 2