Rural - Kerala (developing case study) Flashcards
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Changes in farming in developing countries - Genetic modification (GM)
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seeds that have been altered by scientists to imrpove food supply and production
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Advantages of GM
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- have built in pesticides so have resistance to disease
- increased crop yields
3
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Disadvantages of GM
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- People believe there are health concerns with it
- people believe they have a negative impact on the environment
4
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Changes in farming in developing countries - New technology
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GPS systems, tractors, drones etc
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Advantages of new technology
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- get’s jobs done faster
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Disadvantages of new technology
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- less manual labour
- can be expensive
7
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Changes in farming in developing countries - Biofuels
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type of renewable energy made from plants
8
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Advantages of biofuels
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- less expensive than fossil fuels
- farming crops for biofules creates jobs for people
9
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Disadvantages of biofuels
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- less food crops being grown as more are being grown for the biofuels
- energy used to grow biofuels can harm the environment
