Agriculture & the Green Revolution

Describe how plants obtain energy and nutrients needed for growth. Include the following terms: energy, carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium.

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What type of ecosystem is present in the western Great Plains?

• tall grass prairies

• Boreal forests

• tundras

• short grass prairies

Explain why the world's food staples are plants. Use the 10% rule.

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What is plowing?

• mixing and turning over the soil.

• compacting soil for crops

• periods of drought

• periods of large amounts of rainfall

How do the roots of wild prairie plants compare to domesticated species?

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What is the Dust Bowl and why did it happen. Explain at least two possible causes.

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Breaking down of rock by wind and water is called.

• soil formation

• O horizon

• chemical weathering

• mechanical weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is a cover crop and WHY is it beneficial to farmers?

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Describe the cause and symptoms of anemia. Explain the importance of macronutrients in our diet.

Describe the three major changes in farming that occurred as a result of the Green Revolution.

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