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5. Use https://agresearchmag.ars.usda.gov/2009/nov/soybean to locate
the following information.
Explain how scientists highlighted in this article are studying the relationship between
climate change factors and crop yield._________________________________________
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6. Use http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/01glance/html/agrirev.html to
locate the following information.
Create a pie chart of the data for 2009 agriculture production by commodity using excel.
Save the graph under your name.
Part II. You have three options for the second part of this assignment.
Option 1. Create an electronic presentation of your findings from the web quest.
Option 2. Conduct an interview with a local farmer regarding climate change and its
effects on agriculture. Interview questions will be preapproved.
Option 3. Write a letter to two political figures (Senators, Delegates, Governor)
explaining how climate change could affect the economy of the Eastern Shore and
reasons why we should address climate change via legislation.
