The GREEN Revolution [AP Human Geo Review—Unit 5 Topic 5]

The main driver of the Green Revolution was:

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• Organic farming techniques
• Chemical fertilizers
• High-yielding variety (HYV) seeds
• Traditional crop rotation

True/False: GMOs were part of the Green Revolution.

• False
• True

What country did the Green Revolution originate in?

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• India
• US

• Brazil
• China

Choose all that were required to achieve higher crop yields.

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• • Natural Fertilizers

  
  

• • Synthetic Fertilizers

  
  

• • GPS Control

  
  

• • Herbicides and pesticides

  
  

• • Increased mechanization

  
  

Did the Green Revolution help solve the world hunger problem?

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• No, the Green Revolution did not fully solve the world hunger problem.
• The Green Revolution was solely responsible for global food distribution.
• The Green Revolution only increased food prices.
• Yes, the Green Revolution completely eradicated world hunger.

What was the main negative consequence of the Green Revolution?

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• Increased inequality among farmers
• Improved crop yields for all farmers
• Reduction in pesticide use
• Increased biodiversity in farming systems

Why wasn't the Green Revolution equally successful everywhere?

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• The Green Revolution's success varied due to differences in infrastructure, technology access, government policies, socio-economic conditions, and environmental factors.
• The Green Revolution only affected urban areas, not rural ones.
• All countries had the same agricultural practices during the Green Revolution.
• The Green Revolution was universally successful everywhere.