food security and strategies to ensure it: green revolution Flashcards
1
Q
when did the green revolution take place?
A
mid 20th century
2
Q
what is the green revolution an example of?
A
how tech has increased food security and efficiency on a farm
3
Q
where did the green revolution help?
A
developing nations
india increased yields
4
Q
what is the green revolution responsible for?
A
increasing calorie intake in LICs
5
Q
how much has the green revolution increased grain yields by?
A
160%
6
Q
issues with the green revolution?
A
salinisation caused by irrigation or farmers are unable to pay back expensive loans
