Understanding the Green Revolution and Climate Challenges

What did Thomas Malthus observe about population growth and food production?

• Food production grows exponentially, but population does not.

• Population grows exponentially, but food production does not.

• Both grow exponentially.

• Neither grows exponentially.

What was the primary achievement of the Green Revolution?

• It reduced global carbon emissions.

• It doubled the population growth rate.

• It significantly increased food production to prevent starvation.

• It eliminated the need for pesticides.

How do genetically modified crops help in agriculture?

• They increase the need for pesticides.

• They provide plants with new traits like drought resistance.

• They reduce the nutritional value of crops.

• They make crops grow slower.

What is a potential benefit of re-engineering photosynthesis in crops?

• It makes crops more susceptible to pests.

• It increases the water and fertilizer needs of crops.

• It allows crops to grow in colder climates.

• It helps crops produce more with less in hotter, drier conditions.

What was a downside of the first Green Revolution?

• It made farming more labor-intensive.

• It eliminated the need for modern science in agriculture.

• It caused a loss of local food diversity.

• It led to a decrease in global population.

What is the significance of the CO2 milestone mentioned in the video?

• It was the lowest level in 3 million years.

• It was a level not seen for 3 million years.

• It indicated a decrease in global temperatures.

• It showed a reduction in greenhouse gases.

Why does the narrator emphasize taking big risks in addressing climate change?

• Because small changes are more effective.

• Because climate change will resolve itself.

• Because big risks can lead to significant future opportunities.

• Because it is easier than taking small steps.

What role do Bill and Melinda Gates play in the context of the video?

• They are against taking risks in climate change.

• They support initiatives in global health and education.

• They discourage the use of biotechnology.

• They focus solely on technological advancements.

What is the main focus of the new channel 'Hot Mess' mentioned in the video?

• Cooking recipes.

• Space exploration.

• Climate science.

• Historical documentaries.

What is the narrator's perspective on solving climate change?

• It can be ignored without consequences.

• It requires collective human effort and innovation.

• It will happen naturally over time.

• It is impossible to solve.