What have humans done to maintain high crop yields?

A. They have developed synthetic versions of nutrients to help crops grow.
B. They have learned how to extract phosphorus from the air.
C. They have made synthetic inorganic fertilizers out of crude oil.
D. They have generated enough organic fertilizer to feed all the crops.


Answer: A

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