Question

Which sentence best supports the idea that Carver was responsible for helping people earn a living even when farming could not be carried out?
A.
Among his great achievements at Tuskegee was his work on inventing over 300 different products using peanuts.
B.
At Tuskegee, Carver's research helped develop alternate crops for farmers who lived in harsh climatic conditions.
C.
His work is said to have transformed the agricultural industry.
D.
He did some important work with peanuts, sweet potatoes, and seeds.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. At Tuskegee, Carver's research helped develop alternate crops for farmers who lived in harsh climatic conditions.

Explanation

The text talks about George Washington Carver and his academic and professional life related to seeds and the agricultural industry in general. His professional life was noted for developing different inventions using peanuts. On the other hand, one of his most important investigations was that which allowed him to create alternative crops for growers who inhabited places with harsh climatic conditions. According to the above, the sentence that best supports the idea that Carver is responsible for helping people who earn a living even when farming could not be carried out is B. At Tuskegee, Carver's research helped develop alternate crops for farmers who lived in harsh climatic conditions.