1.4 South Asia's Resources & Land Use

1.4 South Asia's Resources & Land Use

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What is the meaning of arable?

• land that is suitable for farming

• a great lack of food over a wide area

• the amount of food grown on a unit of land.

• managing a resource so it is never used up

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What is the meaning of famine?

• land that is suitable for farming

• a great lack of food over a wide area

• the amount of food grown on a unit of land.

• managing a resource so it is never used up

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What is the meaning of yield?

• land that is suitable for farming

• a great lack of food over a wide area

• the amount of food grown on a unit of land.

• managing a resource so it is never used up

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What is the meaning of sustainable?

• land that is suitable for farming

• a great lack of food over a wide area

• the amount of food grown on a unit of land.

• managing a resource so it is never used up

Multiple Choice

What is South Asia's most valuable natural resource?

• coal

• semi-precious stones

• arable land

• petroleum

What types of land use are most common around the main rivers in South Asia?

Multiple Choice

Where is South Asia’s most fertile farmland located?

• mountain valleys

• along rivers

• high plateaus

• along coastlines

Most fertile farmland is located along rivers?

Multiple Choice

On what farming methods did the Green Revolution rely?

• natural fertilizers

• crop rotation

• high yield seeds

• organic farming

Multiple Choice

What is one result of the Green Revolution for India?

• increased its amount of arable land

• greatly increased its food production

• started using more solar energy

• started a recycling program

Multiple Choice

Who benefitted the most from the Green Revolution?

• wealthy farmers

• poor farmers

• coastal fishermen

• coal miners

Multiple Choice

Why does South Asian governments now encourage farmers to use sustainable methods?

• the Green Revolution harmed the environment.

• There are fewer people to feed.

• People want a varied diet.

• The government ran out of money for expensive fertilizer and pesticides.

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What is South Asia's most valuable natural resource and how is it used?

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Where is South Asia’s most fertile farmland located?

Most fertile farmland is located along rivers

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On what farming methods did the Green Revolution rely?

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What is a positive 👍 result of the Green Revolution for India?

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Who benefitted the most from the Green Revolution?

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What was a negative effect 👎 of the Green Revolution?

Brain Download

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