The fact given is that society is changing rapidly and new technologies have been unexpected. The statement that is false is one that contrasts this idea: "It never does advance by jumps, gentlemen." In this statement the speaker is stating that things do not advance quickly or suddenly. The options about nature are incorrect choices because there is nothing said about nature in the statement of fact. Also, the option about crops, animals, and metals is true and will most likely be true for the foreseeable future.