Agriculture and Rural Land–Use
In what way did the application of Green Revolution technologies influence labor dynamics within agrarian societies?
Mechanization reduced demand for manual laborers while increasing need for skilled technicians.
Labor demands remained stable because traditional farming methods persisted alongside new technology.
A shift toward nomadic herding practices occurred, reducing sedentary farm labor needs.
There was an increase in rural employment due to expanded handcrafted goods production.
What was one major result of the Green revolution?
A reduction in urbanization rates
A significant increase in food production
An increase in organic farming
A decrease in global population growth
Which was NOT a negative impact caused by the Third Agricultural Revolution?
Rise in cancer cases
Increased erosion
Increased dependency on machinery
Loss of jobs on farms
How did globalization contribute to spreading the effects of the Green Revolution beyond its initial regions?
Strict government regulations worldwide prevented any significant impact outside original implementation zones.
A global reduction in research funding for agriculture caused technological innovations to stagnate regionally.
Global trade networks facilitated the exchange of agricultural technology and knowledge between countries.
Isolationist policies adopted by most developing nations hindered the spread of agricultural advancements globally.
If students were asked to analyze the effects of the Green Revolution on food security in various countries using graphical data representation, which type of chart would be best suited for this purpose?
Bar charts
Pie charts
Line graphs
Scatterplots
What innovation, introduced during the Green Revolution, drastically increased wheat production in Mexico?
Mechanized farming technology
Introduction of GMOs
Natural farming techniques
High-Yielding Varieties (HYVs) of seeds
Which of the following methods would best show the spatial distribution of genetically modified crops since the advent of the Green Revolution?
Chloropleth maps
Isoline maps
Topographic maps
Flow-line maps

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Which of the following was a primary motivation for implementing the Green Revolution?
To increase agricultural productivity
To decrease reliance on fossil fuels
To promote organic farming methods
To limit population growth in developing countries
What is a primary reason for variation between Southeast Asia and North Africa regarding changes in age structure following advancements from the Green Revolution?
Disparities in access to education for women and girls impacting labor participation.
Cultural norms affecting fertility choices even when nutrition improves.
Contrast between urbanization trends influencing migration patterns post-Green Revolution advances.
Differences in governmental policies on family planning programs.
What is a negative demographic consequence that has been linked with the Green Revolution?
Slowing down of urbanization processes across developing nations
Decrease in population growth rates due to food scarcity
Increased rural-urban migration due to displacement of small-scale farmers
Increased human lifespan leading to overpopulation problems