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Introduction

cannot get enough to eat. Most live in poor developing countries such as those in Africa.

While much scientific research is focused on improving crop resistance to weeds, insects, and diseases, other researchers are finding new ways for farmers to use computers, global position- ing systems, and other technologies to save water, seed, fuel, and fertilizers.

The science of farming is growing every day.

Text-Dependent Questions

1.Why is the honeybee important to agriculture?

2.What is Colony Collapse Disorder?

3. How many people are there in the world today?

Research Project Use the library and the Internet to research where early hu- mans first began to farm. Plot these locations on a map. What can you conclude about the areas in which farming took place? What are the similarities? Research further to understand how farming helped spread civilization. Which civilizations thrived in the areas you plotted on the map?