World food production has doubled in the last 40 years because of

A. genetic modifications, DNA fingerprinting, and international treaties.
B. organic farming practices, erosion control, and farm labor.
C. diseases, world trade, and new sources of water.
D. fertilizers, pesticides, and high-yielding varieties.


Answer: D

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