Textbook: Chapter 3, The Green Revolution Flashcards
What was the primary purpose of the Green Revolution between 1945 and the 1970s?
To significantly increase food production to meet the demands of a growing global population.
Who is most associated with the development of high-yield crop varieties during the Green Revolution?
A) Fritz Haber
B) Norman Borlaug
C) Ester Boserup
D) Robert Marks
B
What advancements were key to the success of the Green Revolution?
High-yield crop varieties, synthetic fertilizers, and mechanized farming.
True or False: The Green Revolution used only organic methods to enhance crop yields.
False. It relied on synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and advanced machinery.
Fill in the Blank: The Green Revolution introduced synthetic fertilizers to provide essential nutrients like ______ to crops, boosting agricultural productivity.
Nitrogen
Which of the following regions benefited most from the Green Revolution’s agricultural advancements?
A) Eastern Europe
B) Sub-Saharan Africa
C) South Asia and Latin America
D) North America
C
How did the use of pesticides contribute to the Green Revolution?
Pesticides helped protect high-yield crops from pests, thereby reducing crop loss and increasing overall food production.
Fill in the Blank: The Green Revolution heavily promoted the use of _______ irrigation systems to support high-yield crops, especially in regions with insufficient rainfall.
Advanced
The Green Revolution helped combat hunger by developing high-yield varieties of crops like:
A) Cotton and tobacco
B) Wheat, rice, and maize
C) Barley and oats
D) Fruits and vegetables
B
What were some environmental drawbacks of the Green Revolution?
Increased soil degradation, water pollution, and loss of biodiversity due to the extensive use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and monoculture farming practices.
