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What trend has been observed in world population growth over the past 40 years?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following statements best describes traditional crop breeding methods?
What advancement has recently accelerated crop production?
What advancement has recently accelerated crop production?
Flashcards
Plant transgenesis
Plant transgenesis
A method to improve crop breeding by directly transferring genes.
Increased population
Increased population
The global population has grown significantly in recent decades.
Limited arable land
Limited arable land
The amount of land suitable for farming has not kept pace with population growth.
Traditional crop breeding
Traditional crop breeding
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Crop productivity
Crop productivity
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