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• I are given. These statements may be either independent causes or may be effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of the following answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between these two statements. I. The prices of organic produce have dropped significantly in local markets this season. II. Advances in sustainable farming technology have allowed farmers to increase crop yields while reducing production costs.