U1: Week 4 Quiz: Globalization / Green Revolution

What was the Green Revolution?

• A period of increased crop production due to technological advances

• A political movement for environmental conservation

• A revolution in renewable energy sources

• A cultural movement in the 1960s

Which revolutions are mentioned as having changed human lives before the Green Revolution?

• The Industrial and Neolithic Revolutions

• The French and American Revolutions

• The Digital and Information Revolutions

• The Scientific and Technological Revolutions

What was a major concern after World War II regarding agriculture?

• Lack of technological innovation

• Insufficient crop production to meet demand

• Overproduction of crops

• Decrease in global population

During which time period did the Green Revolution occur?

• 1920s to 1930s

• 1940s to late 1960s

• 1970s to 1980s

• 1990s to 2000s

What technological advances were part of the Green Revolution?

• Mechanical equipment and chemical fertilizers

• Solar panels and wind turbines

• Digital computers and the internet

• Electric vehicles and smart grids

What were the results of the Green Revolution?

• Only benefits for all

• Only disadvantages for all

• Mixed results with benefits and disadvantages

• No significant impact

What crops were mentioned as part of the Green Revolution?

• Rice and barley

• Wheat and corn

• Soybeans and oats

• Potatoes and tomatoes

What was a key feature of the new crop varieties in the Green Revolution?

• Resistance to pests and disease

• Ability to grow in any climate

• Requirement for less water

• Faster growth rate

What agricultural techniques were used to increase crop yields during the Green Revolution?

• Organic farming methods

• Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers

• Hydroponic systems

• Genetic modification

What was the main goal of the Green Revolution?

• To reduce agricultural pollution

• To increase food production

• To promote organic farming

• To conserve water resources