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History of Agriculture Flashcards

1
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Name the origin region of: Corn

A

Meso America

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Name the origin region of: Wheat

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Near East

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3
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Name the origin region of: Alfalfa

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Central Asia

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Name the origin region of: Soybean

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China

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5
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Name the origin region of: Potato

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Highland South America

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Name the origin region of: Oats

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Europe

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7
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Name the origin region of: Sorghum

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Africa

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Name the origin region of: Coffee

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Africa

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What is the significance of the Haber-Bosch Process?

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Increased availability and use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers and chemical pest control

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10
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Who is the “father of the Green Revolution”?

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Norman Borlaug

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