The Green Revolution

1. What is the Green Revolution?

• a large increase in crop production in developing countries achieved by the use of fertilizers.

• a large decrease in crop production in developing countries achieved by the use of fertilizers.

• Biotechnology production.

• I don’t even know.

2. What problem did The Green Revolution attempt to solve?

• They didn’t solve anything.

• The problem the green revolution attempted to solve was biotechnology.

• The problem the green revolution attempted to solve was hunger.

• The problem the green revolution attempted to solve was world peace.

3. Was The Green Revolution successful? (THERES TWO ANSWERS, PICK TWO)

• No, because the chemicals harmed the environment.

• Yes, the green revolution was successful, BUT some disagreed due to the impact on the environment.

• Yes, the green revolution was successful, feeding millions by helping the poorest countries.

• No, because the problem wasn't solved.

6. What biotechnology techniques were used during The Green Revolution?

• Chemical fertilizers.

• Chemical fertilizers, pesticides AND plant genetics.

• pesticides.

• plant genetics.

4. According to the GRAPH, did India's GRAIN production increase or decrease?

• YES India's GRAIN production increased.

• NO India's GRAIN production decreased.

• NEITHER India's GRAIN production increased or decreased.

8. According to the GRAPH, did India's grain IMPORTS increase or decrease?

• YES India's grain IMPORTS increased.

• NO India's grain IMPORTS decreased.

• NEITHER India's grain IMPORTS increased or decreased.

5. Who was the leader of The Green Revolution?

• Norman Hassan.

• Norman Lloyd.

• Norman Borlaug.

• Norman Reedus.

8. Which Countries were at RISK for population boom/starvation? (PICK TWO ANSWERS)

• India

• Pakistan

• Russia

• Japan

7. Do YOU think The Green Revolution is/was successful? (We will share shortly after, two or more sentences).