The "Green Revolution" Refers to a Major Transformation in Agriculture

question 101

Multiple Choice

The "green revolution" refers to a major transformation in agriculture that occurred in the twentieth century and resulted in an explosion in food production. For example, plant biologists bred wheat that had much shorter stalks and carried more wheat on top without falling over. What effect would you expect this to have on global demographics?

• A) The number of people living in rural areas will increase in a rural rebound.
• B) There will be more pressure on edge cities.
• C) There will be no effect whatsoever.
• D) The population will increase.
• E) The amount of pollution will decrease.

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Net Requirements

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