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What is the green revolution?

• A movement to promote environmental conservation
• A period of significant agricultural advancements in the mid-20th century

How did the green revolution affect Nothern Eurasia?

• It had no impact on agricultural productivity.
• It increased agricultural productivity.
• It decreased agricultural productivity.
• It caused environmental damage.

What is the Aral Sea?

• The Aral Sea is an ocean located in Central Asia.
• The Aral Sea is a desert located in Central Asia.
• The Aral Sea is a lake located in Central Asia.
• The Aral Sea is a mountain range located in Central Asia.

What is one outcome of the Green Revolution that affected the Aral Sea?

• The Aral Sea dried up due to increased irrigation from the Green Revolution.
• The Aral Sea experienced a decrease in pollution as a result of the Green Revolution.
• The Aral Sea became a popular tourist destination due to the Green Revolution.
• The Aral Sea expanded in size due to the Green Revolution.

Define diverted.

• To keep something on the same direction or course.
• To change the direction or course of something.
• To stop something from changing direction or course.
• To ignore or disregard something.

What changes occurred with the Aral Sea, how did it affect the surrounding people?

• Remaining water became salty and killed fish. Wind picked up harmful chemicals leading to higher rates of cancer.

• The Aral Sea remained unchanged, having no effect on the surrounding people.
• The Aral Sea disappeared completely, having no impact on the surrounding people.
• The Aral Sea expanded due to natural causes, benefiting the surrounding people.

What is an issue in many parts of Russia, and why did it increase during Soviet rule?

• Harsh climate
• Political instability
• Economic sanctions
• Pollution, and lack of government concern.

What caused pollution in many parts of Russia?

• Agricultural activities and use of pesticides
• Natural disasters such as wildfires and volcanic eruptions
• Transportation and vehicle emissions
• Use of old equipment and techniques.

What happened to new countries when the Soviet Union collapsed?

• The countries were left on their own.

• The new countries became colonies of other nations.
• The new countries formed a new alliance.
• The new countries remained part of the Soviet Union.

What did the leaders of new nations do?

• Established new religions
• Established governments and implemented policies, but then moved to limit democracy.

• Implemented economic reforms
• Formed alliances with neighboring countries