Revolutions Flashcards
1
Q
Green Revolution
A
increase crop yields, monocultures,
large amounts of fertilizers, multiple cropping
2
Q
When did the Green Revolution occur
A
1950-1970
3
Q
Gene Revolution
A
First gene revolution
Genetic engineering
4
Q
transgenic organisms which produce more yields per acre
A
GMO
5
Q
_____% of all crops grown are GMO
A
75%
6
Q
____% of worlds food supply is produced by industrialized agriculture
A
80
7
Q
Industrialized agriculture uses about ___% of all commercial in US
A
17%
