Understanding the Green Revolution and Climate Change

Who first noticed that not all growth is exponential, particularly in food production compared to population growth?

• Albert Einstein

• Norman Borlaug

• Bill Gates

• Thomas Malthus

What revolution is credited with significantly increasing food production to meet the needs of a growing population?

• Industrial Revolution

• Technological Revolution

• Green Revolution

• Scientific Revolution

Who led the research that resulted in new crop varieties with larger harvests?

• Marie Curie

• Norman Borlaug

• Stephen Hawking

• Charles Darwin

What is a major concern associated with genetically modified crops?

• Increased flavor

• Resistance development in pests

• Easier farming techniques

• Lower costs

What approach do some scientists believe will revolutionize agriculture without extreme genetic modification?

• Ignoring climate change

• Returning to ancient farming methods

• Using more pesticides

• Enhancing traditional breeding with modern science

What gene allows rice plants to survive underwater for weeks?

• hydro1

• sub1

• genX

• aquaRice

What is one of the most serious impacts of climate change on agriculture?

• Lesser pests

• Improved soil quality

• More frequent floods

• Increased sunlight

What is a potential solution to making C3 plants more efficient?

• Eliminating them entirely

• Reducing sunlight exposure

• Using more water

• Converting them to use 4-carbon molecules for photosynthesis

What milestone related to climate change deeply concerned the narrator?

• Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels reaching 415 parts per million

• The melting of all polar ice caps

• The extinction of several animal species

• Global temperatures rising by 2 degrees Celsius

What are Bill and Melinda Gates focusing on in their efforts to address global challenges?

• Technology and innovation

• Climate and gender equality

• Artificial intelligence

• Space exploration