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Practice Reading: Fill in The Blanks (Drag & Drop) ID: #41142 Food Production

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The text below is an excerpt from an educational article on the integration of technology in modern agriculture. In the text below some words are missing. Drag words from the box below to the appropriate place in the text. To undo an answer choice, drag the word back to the box below the text.

* Drag the correct answer into all target fields

The advent of technology in agriculture has revolutionised the way we approach farming and food production. With the introduction of precision agriculture, farmers can now use to monitor crop health and soil conditions in real time. This innovation leads to more efficient water use and fertiliser application, reducing the environmental . Furthermore, the use of drones for aerial surveillance provides farmers with detailed insights into their , enhancing the decision-making process. The integration of these technologies not only improves crop yields but also supports sustainable farming practices, making agriculture more to future challenges. Additionally, the adoption of blockchain technology ensures the traceability of produce from farm to , offering transparency and trust in the food supply chain.

table sensors impact practices vehicles market adaptable fields

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Correct answer: sensors
Explanation: The word 'sensors' fits grammatically as a plural noun that serves as the subject of the action in the sentence, which is monitoring crop health and soil conditions. It aligns contextually with the discussion of precision agriculture, where technology is used to gather data.
Meaning: 'Sensors' are devices that detect and measure physical properties, in this case, related to agriculture.
Wrong options:
market: The word 'market' is a noun that refers to a place where goods are bought and sold, which does not fit the context of monitoring crop health.
practices: 'Practices' is a plural noun that refers to methods or techniques, which does not relate to the technology used for monitoring.
impact: 'Impact' is a noun that refers to the effect or influence of one thing on another, which does not fit as a tool for monitoring.
vehicles: 'Vehicles' refers to machines used for transporting goods or people, which is unrelated to the monitoring of crops.
fields: 'Fields' is a plural noun referring to areas of land, which does not serve as a tool for monitoring crop health.
adaptable: 'Adaptable' is an adjective that describes the ability to adjust to new conditions, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
table: 'Table' is a noun that refers to a piece of furniture or a data arrangement, which does not relate to the technology used in agriculture.
Correct answer: impact
Explanation: The term 'impact' is a noun that fits grammatically as the object of the verb 'reducing.' It is contextually appropriate as it refers to the effect of agricultural practices on the environment, aligning with the theme of sustainability.
Meaning: 'Impact' refers to the effect or influence that one thing has on another, particularly in terms of environmental consequences.
Wrong options:
market: 'Market' is a noun that refers to a place for buying and selling goods, which does not relate to environmental effects.
sensors: 'Sensors' is a plural noun that refers to devices used for monitoring, which does not fit as an environmental consequence.
practices: 'Practices' is a plural noun that refers to methods or techniques, which does not describe an environmental effect.
vehicles: 'Vehicles' refers to machines for transport, which is unrelated to environmental impact.
fields: 'Fields' is a plural noun referring to areas of land, which does not describe an effect on the environment.
adaptable: 'Adaptable' is an adjective that describes flexibility, which does not fit as a noun describing environmental effects.
table: 'Table' is a noun that does not relate to environmental consequences.
Correct answer: fields
Explanation: The word 'fields' is a plural noun that fits grammatically as the object of the preposition 'into.' It is contextually relevant as it refers to the areas of land where crops are grown, aligning with the discussion of agricultural practices.
Meaning: 'Fields' refers to areas of land used for farming or agriculture.
Wrong options:
market: 'Market' refers to a place for buying and selling goods, which does not fit as a location for aerial surveillance.
sensors: 'Sensors' is a plural noun that refers to devices for monitoring, which does not fit as a location.
practices: 'Practices' refers to methods or techniques, which does not describe a physical area.
impact: 'Impact' is a noun that refers to an effect, which does not fit as a location for surveillance.
vehicles: 'Vehicles' refers to machines for transport, which is unrelated to the context of farming areas.
adaptable: 'Adaptable' is an adjective that describes flexibility, which does not fit as a noun in this context.
table: 'Table' is a noun that refers to furniture or data arrangement, which does not relate to agricultural land.
Correct answer: adaptable
Explanation: The term 'adaptable' is an adjective that fits grammatically to describe the noun 'agriculture.' It is contextually appropriate as it conveys the ability of farming practices to adjust to future challenges, aligning with the theme of sustainability.
Meaning: 'Adaptable' means capable of adjusting to new conditions or circumstances.
Wrong options:
market: 'Market' is a noun that refers to a place for buying and selling goods, which does not describe agriculture's ability to adjust.
sensors: 'Sensors' is a plural noun that refers to devices for monitoring, which does not fit as a descriptor for agriculture.
practices: 'Practices' is a plural noun that refers to methods, which does not describe the flexibility of agriculture itself.
impact: 'Impact' is a noun that refers to an effect, which does not fit as a descriptor for agriculture's adaptability.
fields: 'Fields' is a plural noun referring to areas of land, which does not describe the nature of agriculture.
vehicles: 'Vehicles' refers to machines for transport, which is unrelated to the adaptability of farming.
table: 'Table' is a noun that does not relate to the concept of adaptability.
Correct answer: market
Explanation: The word 'market' is a noun that fits grammatically as the object of the preposition 'to.' It is contextually relevant as it refers to the destination of produce, aligning with the discussion of traceability in the food supply chain.
Meaning: 'Market' refers to a place where goods are bought and sold, in this case, the destination for agricultural produce.
Wrong options:
sensors: 'Sensors' is a plural noun that refers to devices for monitoring, which does not fit as a destination for produce.
practices: 'Practices' is a plural noun that refers to methods or techniques, which does not describe a location for produce.
impact: 'Impact' is a noun that refers to an effect, which does not fit as a destination for agricultural goods.
vehicles: 'Vehicles' refers to machines for transport, which is unrelated to the concept of a market.
fields: 'Fields' is a plural noun referring to areas of land, which does not describe a market for produce.
adaptable: 'Adaptable' is an adjective that describes flexibility, which does not fit as a noun for a destination.
table: 'Table' is a noun that refers to furniture or data arrangement, which does not relate to the concept of a market.

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