The SECOND Agricultural Revolution [AP Human Geo Review—Unit 5 Topic 4]

What was a key characteristic of the Second Agricultural Revolution?

• A shift from subsistence farming to commercial agriculture.

• A development in agriculture that increased crop yields and population through mechanical technology.

• The initial domestication of plants and animals.

• A period marked by a decrease in global food production.

Which agricultural innovation, invented by Jethro Tull, allowed for more efficient planting of seeds at a proper depth, reducing waste and enabling easier distinction between crops and weeds?

• Mechanical Reaper

• Steel Plow

• Seed Drill

• Combine Harvester

How did advancements in transportation technology, such as railroads and canals, contribute to the Second Agricultural Revolution?

• They primarily facilitated the movement of people from urban to rural areas.

• They allowed for the rapid distribution of agricultural products to distant markets and the delivery of farm tools.

• They led to a decrease in overall agricultural production due to increased costs.

• They were unrelated to the agricultural sector and focused solely on industrial goods.

What was a significant demographic consequence of the Second Agricultural Revolution?

• A decrease in overall population due to widespread famine.

• An increase in the rural population as more labor was needed for farming.

• A significant rural-to-urban migration as mechanized farming reduced the need for field workers.

• A stable population distribution between rural and urban areas.