Agricultural Innovations and Demography

The video tutorial covers the AP Human Geography exam, focusing on demography and the Malthusian Theory. It explains how technological advancements, the Green Revolution, and innovations in agriculture have increased food supply beyond Malthus's predictions. The tutorial also discusses the expansion of agricultural lands and improvements in food preservation and distribution.

What is the primary focus of demography?

• The study of human emotions

• The study of statistics related to human populations

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The study of geographical landscapes

What percentage of the AP Human Geography exam score is the free response section worth?

• 50%

• 25%

• 100%

• 75%

According to Malthusian Theory, what is expected to outpace food production?

• Economic development

• Environmental changes

• Technological advancements

• Population growth

Which of the following is NOT a new technology that has increased food supply?

• Mechanization

• GPS for locating new land

• Factory farming

• Astrology

What is one method that has improved agricultural efficiency?

• Decreasing mechanization

• Eliminating irrigation

• Multicropping

• Reducing farm sizes

What major agricultural movement introduced genetically modified crops?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Digital Revolution

• The Green Revolution

• The Cultural Revolution

What is a reason for the expansion of agricultural lands?

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Increased demand for housing

• More land being used for agriculture

Which of the following is an example of innovation in agriculture?

• Urbanization

• Mining

• Deforestation

• Grafting

What advancement has significantly improved food preservation?

• Solar panels

• Electric cars

• Refrigeration

• Wind turbines

What is a benefit of modern food packaging techniques?

• Higher transportation costs

• Increased food spoilage

• Shorter shelf life

• Prevention of bacterial growth