AP Human Geography : Green Revolution
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Example Question #11 : Green Revolution
What does GMO stand for?
Genetically Mutated Organisms
Genetically Modified Organism
Generically Modified Organs
Greatly Mutilated Germinations
Green Movement Organization
Genetically Modified Organism
GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are any organisms whose genetic makeup has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.
Example Question #91 : Agriculture, Food Production, & Rural Land Use
Who is considered the "Father of the Green Revolution?"
John D. Rockefeller
Nazareno Strampelli
Norman Borlaug
William Gaud
Norman Borlaug
Norman Borlaug is considered to be the "Father of the Green Revolution". He led several initiatives that got this Revolution up and running as well as received the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. He is credited with saving billions from starvation as well as modernizing agriculture techniques and technology.
Example Question #92 : Agriculture, Food Production, & Rural Land Use
When did the majority of the Green Revolution occur?
1920-1930
Late 1960's
Late 1980's
1890-1900
Late 1960's
The majority of the initiatives were carried out between 1930-1960 and actual changes in the agricultural process occurred during the late 1960's. During this time period, research, development and technology related to agriculture was reformed leading to the Green Revolution. In fact, the first time the Green Revolution was referred to by this name was in 1968.
Example Question #93 : Agriculture, Food Production, & Rural Land Use
What country was not historically affected by the Green Revolution?
Brazil
Mexico
India
Canada
Canada
Historically, Mexico, India and Brazil were part of the growth of the Green Revolution. The Green Revolution in addition with the Mexican Revolution are credited for transforming Mexico. India was very close to a mass famine when Norman Borlaug came to the country and assisted them with their Green Revolution. Brazil's soil was transformed by Borlaug and now is a leading exporter of beef, poultry and soybeans.
Example Question #94 : Agriculture, Food Production, & Rural Land Use
What is not a criticism of the Green Revolution?
Social safety
Food safety
Health safety
Environmental safety
Social safety
Food, health and environmental safety are all leading concerns of critics of the Green revolution. In regards to food safety, critics were concerned about starvation as well as the actual quality of one's diet. In regards to health safety, critics were concerned about the ingesting of pesticides that may lead to cancer. The final concern was surrounding environmental safety where criticisms centered using non-renewable resources and greenhouse gas emissions.
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