AP Human Geography Flashcards: The Green Revolution
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What was the Green Revolution?
The Green Revolution was a period in agriculture characterized by the use of high-yield seeds, increased use of chemicals, and mechanized farming to boost food production.
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What was the Green Revolution?
The Green Revolution was a period in agriculture characterized by the use of high-yield seeds, increased use of chemicals, and mechanized farming to boost food production.
What was the primary goal of introducing high-yield seeds, more chemicals, and mechanization?
The primary goal was to dramatically increase the food supply, particularly in the developing world, to support growing human populations.
A developing country adopts Green Revolution farming. What is a potential long-term environmental problem they might face?
They might face long-term environmental degradation, including polluted waterways and less fertile soil, due to the heavy reliance on chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
What were the three key agricultural components of the Green Revolution?
The three key components were the use of high-yield seeds, an increased use of chemicals (like fertilizers and pesticides), and mechanized farming.
What was a significant negative environmental consequence of the Green Revolution?
The increased use of chemicals led to negative environmental consequences, such as soil degradation and water pollution.
To fully implement Green Revolution strategies, what must a farmer use in addition to high-yield seeds?
In addition to high-yield seeds, a farmer would need to increase their use of chemicals like fertilizers and pesticides to achieve maximum crop production.
How did the Green Revolution impact both people and the environment?
The Green Revolution had both positive and negative consequences for human populations (e.g., more food) and the environment (e.g., more pollution).
Define 'mechanized farming' in the context of the Green Revolution.
Mechanized farming refers to the replacement of human and animal labor with machinery, such as tractors and combines, to increase the efficiency of agricultural production.
What was a major positive consequence of the Green Revolution for human populations?
A major positive consequence was a significant increase in the food supply, which helped address food security issues in the developing world.
In which parts of the world were the consequences of the Green Revolution particularly significant?
The consequences of the Green Revolution on food supply and the environment were particularly significant in the developing world.