Since 2000, how have Brazil's beef production and exports changed?

Since 2000, how have Brazil's beef production and exports changed?

• A. Production alone increased
• B. Production and exports increased greatly
• C. Exports only increased
• D. Neither production nor exports increased

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that Brazil’s beef industry expanded in both how much it produced and how much it sold abroad. Growth in production came from bigger cattle herds and more pastureland, along with better ranching practices and genetics that boosted cattle weight and efficiency. Because more beef was being produced, there was more to export, and demand from international markets grew—especially from large buyers like China and other regions—while Brazil also improved its export facilities and health certification to meet global standards. This combination means both production and exports rose significantly, rather than just one side changing.

The main idea is that Brazil’s beef industry expanded in both how much it produced and how much it sold abroad. Growth in production came from bigger cattle herds and more pastureland, along with better ranching practices and genetics that boosted cattle weight and efficiency. Because more beef was being produced, there was more to export, and demand from international markets grew—especially from large buyers like China and other regions—while Brazil also improved its export facilities and health certification to meet global standards. This combination means both production and exports rose significantly, rather than just one side changing.