5.5 The Green Revolution

• High-yield crops were created using genetically modified seeds
• Pesticides were used to protect crops from pests during the Green Revolution.


  True
• Scientific advancements in plant breeding allowed for the creation of high-yield crop varieties
• The Rockefeller Foundation provided funding for research and development during the Green Revolution.

  True
• In what type of countries did the Green Revolution primarily take place?

  Developing countries
• Which region experienced the greatest gains in crop yields during the Green Revolution?

  Asia
• What environmental issues were caused by the Green Revolution's reliance on fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation?

  Soil degradation, water depletion
• What was the Green Revolution enabled by?

  Key technological advancements
• Scientific advancements in plant breeding, fertilizers, and pesticides led to the creation of high-yield crop varieties
• Which organizations provided significant financial resources to fund research and development during the Green Revolution?

  Rockefeller and Ford Foundations
• What were high-yield crops designed to produce more of?

  Food per plant
• What was the Green Revolution primarily aimed at increasing?

  Food production
• What is the purpose of fertilizers in the Green Revolution?

  Enhance plant growth
• What role did irrigation systems play in the Green Revolution?

  Ensure water supply
• What type of government policies supported the Green Revolution in developing countries?

  Subsidies and infrastructure
• Regions with reliable rainfall, fertile soils, and access to irrigation were well-suited to benefit from high-yield crops
• Developments in plant breeding, fertilizers, and pesticides led to the creation of high-yield crop varieties.

  True
• Africa saw more modest improvements in crop production due to the Green Revolution's technologies being less widely adopted
• The Green Revolution's environmental costs highlighted the need for more sustainable agricultural practices.

  True
• Many governments in developing countries provided subsidies to support the adoption of new agricultural technologies during the Green Revolution.

  True
• Match the favorable conditions with their relevance to the Green Revolution:

  Reliable rainfall ↔️ Ensured consistent water supply

  Fertile soils ↔️ Enhanced crop growth

  Access to irrigation ↔️ Increased crop yields
• Fertilizers are chemicals added to soil to enhance plant growth
• Arrange the regions in order of their impact on crop yields during the Green Revolution, from greatest to least:

  1️⃣ Asia

  2️⃣ Latin America

  3️⃣ Africa
• Africa saw more modest improvements in crop production during the Green Revolution because the technologies were less widely adopted
• What does the heavy use of chemical fertilizers lead to in soil?

  Soil degradation
• Match the environmental consequence with its cause during the Green Revolution:

  Soil degradation ↔️ Heavy use of chemical fertilizers

  Water depletion ↔️ Extensive irrigation systems

  Biodiversity loss ↔️ Widespread use of pesticides

  Pollution ↔️ Runoff from fertilizers and pesticides
• In which region did the Green Revolution have the greatest impact on crop yields?

  Asia
• Irrigation systems ensure a consistent water supply for crops during the Green Revolution.


  True
• Which staple foods saw a significant increase in yields due to the Green Revolution?

  Wheat and rice
• The heavy use of fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation during the Green Revolution led to environmental issues like soil degradation and water depletion.


  True
• The widespread application of pesticides during the Green Revolution harmed beneficial insects and reduced biodiversity
• The adoption of Green Revolution technologies favored larger, wealthier farmers, leading to increased economic inequality.


  True
• The displacement of small farmers during the Green Revolution highlighted the need for more inclusive agricultural strategies