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While researching a topic.a student has taken the following notes: - In the late 1890s over 14,000 unique varieties of apples were grown in the US. - The rise of industrial agriculture in the mid-1900:narrowed the range of commercially grown crops. - Thousands of apple varieties considered less suitable for commercial growth were lost. - Today, only 15 apple varieties dominate the market.making up 90% of apples purchased in the US. - The Lost Apple Project based in Washington State,attempts to find and grow lost apple varieties. Mark for Review The student wants to emphasize the decline in unique apple varieties in the US and specify why this decline occurred Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish these goals? A The Lost Apple Project is dedicated to finding some of the apple varieties lost following a shift in agricultural practices in the mid -1900s. B While over 14,000 apple varieties were grown in the US in the late 1890s. only 15 unique varieties make up most of the apples sold today. C Since the rise of industrial agriculture, US farmers have mainly grown the same few unique apple varieties.resulting in the loss of thousands of varieties less suitable for commercial growth. D As industrial agriculture rose to prominence in the mid-1900s, the number of crops selected for cultivation decreased dramatically.
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The best choice that emphasizes the decline in unique apple varieties in the US and specifies why this decline occurred is 'B'.
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## Step 1The problem is asking us to choose the statement that best emphasizes the decline in unique apple varieties in the US and specifies why this decline occurred. We need to analyze each option and determine which one best meets these criteria Step 2Option A talks about The Lost Apple Project and its mission to find lost apple varieties. While it does mention the shift in agricultural practices, it doesn't directly emphasize the decline in unique apple varieties.## Step 3Option B states that while there were over 14,000 unique apple varieties in the US in the late 1890s, only 15 unique varieties make up most of the apples sold today. This option clearly emphasizes the decline in unique apple varieties.## Step 4Option C talks about the rise of industrial agriculture and the loss of thousands of apple varieties less suitable for commercial growth. While it does mention the decline in unique apple varieties, it doesn't specify why this decline occurred.## Step 5Option D talks about the rise of industrial agriculture and the decrease in the number of crops selected for cultivation. However, it doesn't specifically mention apples or the decline in unique apple varieties.