AP Human Geography : Green Revolution

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP Human Geography

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Example Questions

Example Question #31 : Development Of Agriculture

What does GMO stand for?

Possible Answers:

Genetically Modified Organism

Green Movement Organization

Generically Modified Organs

Greatly Mutilated Germinations

Genetically Mutated Organisms

Correct answer:

Genetically Modified Organism

Explanation:

GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are any organisms whose genetic makeup has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.

Example Question #32 : Development Of Agriculture

Who is considered the "Father of the Green Revolution?"

Possible Answers:

John D. Rockefeller

Norman Borlaug

William Gaud

Nazareno Strampelli

Correct answer:

Norman Borlaug

Explanation:

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 #33 : Development Of Agriculture

When did the majority of the Green Revolution occur? 

Possible Answers:

Late 1980's

Late 1960's

1920-1930

1890-1900

Correct answer:

Late 1960's

Explanation:

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 #34 : Development Of Agriculture

What country was not historically affected by the Green Revolution?

Possible Answers:

Canada

Mexico

Brazil 

India

Correct answer:

Canada

Explanation:

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 #35 : Development Of Agriculture

What is not a criticism of the Green Revolution? 

Possible Answers:

Food safety

Health safety 

Social safety

Environmental safety 

Correct answer:

Social safety

Explanation:

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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