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Define the Green Revolution.
A period of significant agricultural development in the mid-20th century, primarily in developing countries, focused on boosting food production through technology and new farming methods.
What are High-Yield Varieties (HYV) seeds?
Genetically modified seeds designed to produce larger and more consistent crops, central to the Green Revolution's success.
Define synthetic fertilizers.
Chemical compounds used to enhance plant growth, a key component of the Green Revolution's advancements.
What are GMOs?
Living organisms whose DNA has been altered through genetic engineering, often to resist pests, diseases, or herbicides.
What are 'Miracle Seeds'?
A term referring to high-yield varieties of seeds developed during the Green Revolution, instrumental in increasing agricultural productivity.
Define chemical farming.
Agricultural practices that rely on synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides to enhance crop production.
What is mechanization in agriculture?
The replacement of human labor with machines (e.g., tractors, harvesters) to increase efficiency in farming.
Define food manufacturing.
Processes involving the processing, canning, refining, and packaging of food products.
What is biotechnology in agriculture?
The use of genetic manipulation techniques to improve crop yields, pest resistance, and other desirable traits.
Define plant breeding.
The process of selectively breeding plants to enhance desirable traits, such as yield, disease resistance, or nutritional content.
Identify the primary regions where the Green Revolution had a major impact.
Latin America, Asia, and Africa, particularly Mexico, India, and Pakistan.
Where in Latin America did the Green Revolution have a significant impact?
Mexico was a key country in Latin America where the Green Revolution had a major impact.
Where in Asia did the Green Revolution have a significant impact?
India and Pakistan were key countries in Asia where the Green Revolution had a major impact.
Identify regions where the Green Revolution's impact was limited.
Sub-Saharan Africa and other regions with challenging environmental conditions or limited infrastructure.
Identify regions where the Green Revolution led to significant environmental degradation.
Regions with intensive chemical farming practices, such as parts of India and Pakistan, experienced significant environmental degradation.
Identify regions where the Green Revolution led to increased income inequality.
Regions where larger, more mechanized operations benefited at the expense of small farmers, such as parts of India.
Identify regions where the Green Revolution improved food security.
Regions with increased agricultural production, such as parts of India and Pakistan, experienced improved food security.
Identify regions where the Green Revolution led to water pollution.
Regions with heavy fertilizer use, such as parts of India and Pakistan, experienced water pollution from fertilizer runoff.
Identify regions where the Green Revolution led to soil degradation.
Regions with intensive chemical farming practices, such as parts of India and Pakistan, experienced soil degradation.
Identify regions where the Green Revolution led to increased agricultural exports.
Regions with increased crop yields, such as parts of India and Pakistan, experienced increased agricultural exports.
Compare the positive and negative impacts of the Green Revolution.
Positive: Increased food production, improved food security, economic benefits. Negative: Environmental degradation, dependence on technology, social disruption.
Compare the role of high-yield seeds and synthetic fertilizers in the Green Revolution.
Both were key advancements; high-yield seeds increased crop yields, while synthetic fertilizers boosted plant growth, but both had environmental consequences.
Compare the impacts of the Green Revolution in India and Mexico.
Both experienced increased food production, but also faced environmental degradation and social disruption, though the specific impacts varied.
Compare the Green Revolution with traditional farming methods.
Green Revolution: High-input, technology-driven, increased yields. Traditional: Low-input, sustainable, lower yields, but less environmental impact.
Compare the economic and social impacts of the Green Revolution.
Economic: Increased agricultural exports, higher farmer incomes. Social: Displacement of small farmers, increased income inequality.
Compare the environmental impacts of the Green Revolution and organic farming.
Green Revolution: High environmental degradation due to chemical use. Organic farming: Lower environmental impact due to sustainable practices.
Compare the goals of the Green Revolution and sustainable agriculture.
Green Revolution: Increased food production. Sustainable agriculture: Long-term environmental and social well-being.
Compare the role of government and international aid in the Green Revolution.
Government: Provided funding and resources. International aid: Supported developing countries in implementing new technologies.
Compare the impacts of the Green Revolution on large and small farmers.
Large farmers: Benefited from increased yields and access to markets. Small farmers: Faced displacement and increased competition.
Compare the use of irrigation systems before and after the Green Revolution.
Before: Limited and inefficient. After: Widespread and more efficient, but also led to water depletion and environmental issues.