Agriculture and Population Growth Quiz
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What trend has been observed in world population growth over the past 40 years?

  • The world population has nearly doubled. (correct)
  • The world population has decreased significantly.
  • The world population has increased by 10%.
  • The world population has remained constant.
  • What is a major challenge in agriculture mentioned in relation to arable land?

  • Arable land has become less productive over time.
  • Arable land is no longer needed for crop production.
  • Arable land has only increased by 10%. (correct)
  • Arable land has increased by 50% in the last 40 years.
  • How has crop breeding improved the ability to feed the population?

  • By reducing the amount of land needed for crops.
  • By developing more productive crops through gene transfers. (correct)
  • By relying solely on natural crop growth.
  • By eliminating the need for traditional methods.
  • Which of the following statements best describes traditional crop breeding methods?

    <p>They have contributed to feeding a growing world population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What advancement has recently accelerated crop production?

    <p>Direct transfer of genes to create new crops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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