Agricultural Revolution and Future Farming

What was a major consequence of the first agricultural revolution?

• Increased biodiversity

• Stabilization of the climate

• Expansion and exploitation

• Reduction in greenhouse gases

What percentage of our planet is currently farmland?

• 25 percent

• 10 percent

• 40 percent

• 60 percent

What is a key requirement for the next agricultural revolution?

• Expanding agricultural lands

• Increasing output of existing farmland

• Clearing more forests

• Using more water

What role do drones play in future farming?

• Planting seeds

• Monitoring crops

• Harvesting crops

• Irrigating fields

How have farmers in Costa Rica contributed to environmental restoration?

• By using more fertilizers

• By intertwining farmland with tropical habitat

• By increasing greenhouse gas emissions

• By clearing more land for agriculture

What is a significant environmental impact of traditional rice production?

• Lower greenhouse gas emissions

• High methane emissions

• Reduced water usage

• Increased biodiversity

What innovation is helping farmers in India reduce post-harvest food loss?

• High-tech drones

• Automated irrigation systems

• Solar-powered cold storage capsules

• Genetically modified crops

What is a benefit of raising cattle on grasslands composed of native species in the United States?

• Increased deforestation

• Using more water

• Higher greenhouse gas emissions

• Storing carbon and protecting biodiversity

What is a common goal of the various agricultural methods mentioned in the text?

• Increasing food waste

• Expanding farmland

• Reducing environmental impact

• Using more fertilizers

What global shift is required to support future farming according to the text?

• More plant-based diets

• Less cooperation among farmers

• Increased food loss

• More meat-based diets