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In 2000, the Agronomy Research Lab at Andes Valley University initiated a decade-long study to enhance the productivity of quinoa, a crop indigenous to South America known for its resilience and high nutritional value. The study was motivated by analysis of historical data from 1980 to 2000, which showed a consistent decline in annual rainfall across the region and a corresponding reduction in quinoa yield per hectare.
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Between 2001 and 2010, which of the following experiments saw the greatest percentage increase in yield?
| Pesticide A | |
| Pesticide B | |
| Pesticide C | |
| Fertilizer + Pesticide A | |
| Fertilizer + Pesticide C |
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For each pair below, determine whether the fertilizer + pesticide combination resulted in a larger total increase in yield from 2000 to 2003 than the corresponding pesticide used alone.
To calculate the yield increase, use the difference between the starting and ending yield of each treatment as shown in its respective graph.
Select “Yes” if the fertilizer + pesticide combination produced a larger yield gain during that period.
Select “No” if the pesticide-alone treatment had equal or greater yield gain.
To calculate the yield increase, use the difference between the starting and ending yield of each treatment as shown in its respective graph.
Select “Yes” if the fertilizer + pesticide combination produced a larger yield gain during that period.
Select “No” if the pesticide-alone treatment had equal or greater yield gain.
| Yes | No | |
| Pesticide A + Fertilizer | ||
| Pesticide B + Fertilizer | ||
| Pesticide C + Fertilizer |
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In agricultural policy, water productivity is defined as: Water Productivity = Yield (kg/hectare) ÷ Rainfall (mm).
Which of the following is closest to the percentage change in water productivity from 1980 to 2000?
Which of the following is closest to the percentage change in water productivity from 1980 to 2000?
| +10% | |
| +15% | |
| +20% | |
| -20% | |
| -25% |
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Why is pesticide A + fertilizer answer as no ? From the graph, the line seems to be above whatever we have for the counterpart only pesticide ?
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Are you looking at the right time frame from the graph? The question asks for the results from 2000 to 2003 only.
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Aaah yes, how did I overlook that, thanks for the clarification !
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The Yield in Declining in 2003 for pesticide A + Fertiliser
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Can anyone provide me the solution for Q3
Read through all the tabs patiently, and gather all imp key details. Here are mine,
Historical Yield and Rainfall
We are given a chart which shows how rainfall and yield of quinoa has decreased from 1980 to 2000. Units of x axis is year, and y axis is mm and kg/hectare. Blue solid line is rainfall and black dotted line is yield. Study and research started in 2000.
Pesticide-only Experiment
Only pesticides of 3 different varieties are used - A (blue solid line), B (black dotted line), C (orange dotted line). This graph starts from 2001, which might imply that the pesticides were used in 2000 for the first time, and the results are being observed after an year. Note the units of x and y axis. At a high level, all these lines are having an estimate of 70-120 kg/hectare increase where C is leading the pack whereas B is trailing.
Fertilizer + Pesticide Experiment
Now pesticides + fertilizers are used for all three of them - A (blue solid line), B (black dotted line), C (orange dotted line). Units are same as in the previous tab. Graph for C is rushing to the roof with close to 150 points increase whereas B has just no care in the world as it's showing no progress over time.
1. Between 2001 and 2010, which of the following experiments saw the greatest percentage increase in yield?
Straightforward after the analysis, Fertilizer + Pesticide C
2. For each pair below, determine whether the fertilizer + pesticide combination resulted in a larger total increase in yield from 2000 to 2003 than the corresponding pesticide used alone.
To calculate the yield increase, use the difference between the starting and ending yield of each treatment as shown in its respective graph.
Select “Yes” if the fertilizer + pesticide combination produced a larger yield gain during that period.
Select “No” if the pesticide-alone treatment had equal or greater yield gain.
C and B should be straightforward after our initial read. As C showed considerable increase, while B tanked badly with fertilizer, I would have a rough estimate of what would have happened there.
Pesticide A => ~10
Pesticide A + Fertilizer => ~-10
Pesticide B => ~20
Pesticide B + Fertilizer => ~0
Pesticide C => ~20
Pesticide C + Fertilizer => ~50
3. In agricultural policy, water productivity is defined as: Water Productivity = Yield (kg/hectare) ÷ Rainfall (mm).
Which of the following is closest to the percentage change in water productivity from 1980 to 2000?
Let's go to the first tab,
Water Productivity in 1980 = Yield in 1980/ Rainfall in 1980 = 1100/800 = 1.375
Water Productivity in 2000 = 1000/600 = 1.65
Increase = 0.275/1.375 = 20%
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Historical Yield and Rainfall
We are given a chart which shows how rainfall and yield of quinoa has decreased from 1980 to 2000. Units of x axis is year, and y axis is mm and kg/hectare. Blue solid line is rainfall and black dotted line is yield. Study and research started in 2000.
Pesticide-only Experiment
Only pesticides of 3 different varieties are used - A (blue solid line), B (black dotted line), C (orange dotted line). This graph starts from 2001, which might imply that the pesticides were used in 2000 for the first time, and the results are being observed after an year. Note the units of x and y axis. At a high level, all these lines are having an estimate of 70-120 kg/hectare increase where C is leading the pack whereas B is trailing.
Fertilizer + Pesticide Experiment
Now pesticides + fertilizers are used for all three of them - A (blue solid line), B (black dotted line), C (orange dotted line). Units are same as in the previous tab. Graph for C is rushing to the roof with close to 150 points increase whereas B has just no care in the world as it's showing no progress over time.
1. Between 2001 and 2010, which of the following experiments saw the greatest percentage increase in yield?
Straightforward after the analysis, Fertilizer + Pesticide C
2. For each pair below, determine whether the fertilizer + pesticide combination resulted in a larger total increase in yield from 2000 to 2003 than the corresponding pesticide used alone.
To calculate the yield increase, use the difference between the starting and ending yield of each treatment as shown in its respective graph.
Select “Yes” if the fertilizer + pesticide combination produced a larger yield gain during that period.
Select “No” if the pesticide-alone treatment had equal or greater yield gain.
| Yes | No | |
| No | Pesticide A + Fertilizer | |
| No | Pesticide B + Fertilizer | |
| Yes | Pesticide C + Fertilizer |
C and B should be straightforward after our initial read. As C showed considerable increase, while B tanked badly with fertilizer, I would have a rough estimate of what would have happened there.
Pesticide A => ~10
Pesticide A + Fertilizer => ~-10
Pesticide B => ~20
Pesticide B + Fertilizer => ~0
Pesticide C => ~20
Pesticide C + Fertilizer => ~50
3. In agricultural policy, water productivity is defined as: Water Productivity = Yield (kg/hectare) ÷ Rainfall (mm).
Which of the following is closest to the percentage change in water productivity from 1980 to 2000?
Let's go to the first tab,
Water Productivity in 1980 = Yield in 1980/ Rainfall in 1980 = 1100/800 = 1.375
Water Productivity in 2000 = 1000/600 = 1.65
Increase = 0.275/1.375 = 20%
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Solution:
Q1: Between 2001 and 2010, which of the following experiments saw the greatest percentage increase in yield?
Answer: Fertilizer + Pesticide C
Explanation:
The graph shows that Fertilizer + Pesticide C started around 1270 kg/ha and rose to about 1430 kg/ha—an increase of roughly 160 kg/ha. This is a larger absolute and percentage increase than any other listed treatment, including Pesticide C alone. Visually, its slope is the steepest, indicating the highest growth rate.
Q2: For each pair below, determine whether the fertilizer + pesticide combination resulted in a larger total increase in yield from 2000 to 2003 than the corresponding pesticide used alone.
Answers:
Pesticide A — No
Pesticide B — No
Pesticide C — Yes
Explanation:
From the graph:
Q3: In agricultural policy, water productivity is defined as: Water Productivity = Yield (kg/hectare) ÷ Rainfall (mm).
Which of the following is closest to the percentage change in water productivity from 1980 to 2000?
Answer: +20%
Explanation:
Approximate values from the graph:
(1.667 − 1.375) ÷ 1.375 ≈ 0.21 or 21% increase.
Closest listed value: +20%
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Q1: Between 2001 and 2010, which of the following experiments saw the greatest percentage increase in yield?
Answer: Fertilizer + Pesticide C
Explanation:
The graph shows that Fertilizer + Pesticide C started around 1270 kg/ha and rose to about 1430 kg/ha—an increase of roughly 160 kg/ha. This is a larger absolute and percentage increase than any other listed treatment, including Pesticide C alone. Visually, its slope is the steepest, indicating the highest growth rate.
Q2: For each pair below, determine whether the fertilizer + pesticide combination resulted in a larger total increase in yield from 2000 to 2003 than the corresponding pesticide used alone.
Answers:
Pesticide A — No
Pesticide B — No
Pesticide C — Yes
Explanation:
From the graph:
- Fertilizer + Pesticide A shows a yield decline over this period, while Pesticide A increases slightly.
- Fertilizer + Pesticide B is almost stable over this period, but Pesticide B’s increase is greater.
- Fertilizer + Pesticide C shows a much steeper rise than Pesticide C alone.
Q3: In agricultural policy, water productivity is defined as: Water Productivity = Yield (kg/hectare) ÷ Rainfall (mm).
Which of the following is closest to the percentage change in water productivity from 1980 to 2000?
Answer: +20%
Explanation:
Approximate values from the graph:
- 1980: Yield ≈ 1100, Rainfall ≈ 800 ⇒ WP ≈ 1.375
- 2000: Yield ≈ 1000, Rainfall ≈ 600 ⇒ WP ≈ 1.667
(1.667 − 1.375) ÷ 1.375 ≈ 0.21 or 21% increase.
Closest listed value: +20%
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I would appreciate your thoughts.
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