The Green Revolution Quiz

Who is considered the father of the Green Revolution?

• Marie Curie

• Thomas Edison

• Albert Einstein

• Norman Borlaug

In which country did the Green Revolution begin?

• India

• Mexico

• China

• Brazil

What was the goal of the Green Revolution?

• To build better transportation systems

• To explore outer space

• To develop new computer technology

• To improve agricultural techniques

What were the major breakthroughs in crop research during the Green Revolution?

• Invention of new cooking techniques

• Development of dwarf plants

• Introduction of new animal species

• Discovery of new minerals

Which country became completely self-sufficient in wheat production after implementing techniques developed by Borlaug?

• India

• Brazil

• China

• Mexico

What was one of the unexpected consequences of the Green Revolution?

• Increase in wildlife population

• Decrease in water usage

• Environmental damage from long-term chemical usage

• Improved soil quality

What was one of the advantages of the high-yield crops developed during the Green Revolution?

• Decreased food production

• Reduced crop diversity

• Increased need for land

• Saved millions of acres of rainforest and grassland

What is the new hope for a future green revolution?

• Decreased focus on environmental protection

• Better protection of the environment and saving lives simultaneously

• Increased use of chemical fertilizers

• Improved understanding of cultural constructs

What is considered the legacy of Norman Borlaug and the Green Revolution?

• Increased poverty and starvation

• Improved standard of living for all

• Destruction of natural resources

• Lack of progress in agricultural technology

What did the Green Revolution give people the tools necessary to do?

• Transform their own lives

• Depend on foreign aid for food

• Continue suffering from starvation

• Rely on traditional farming methods