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What was the primary goal of the Green Revolution programs introduced in the developing world during the 1960s and 1970s?
What was the primary goal of the Green Revolution programs introduced in the developing world during the 1960s and 1970s?
- To address the impacts of climate change, such as drought and extreme weather
- To promote sustainable organic farming practices
- To reduce the world's population growth by limiting food production
- To increase yields of staple crops through the use of high-yield seeds and intensive farming techniques (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a key component of bio-farming, as described in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of bio-farming, as described in the text?
- Crop rotation
- Use of natural organic wastes as fertilizers
- Application of synthetic pesticides (correct)
- Biological pest control
According to the passage, which regions are expected to be the hardest hit by the effects of climate change?
According to the passage, which regions are expected to be the hardest hit by the effects of climate change?
- North America and Europe
- Sub-Saharan Africa and South/Southeast Asia (correct)
- East Asia and the Pacific
- Latin America and the Caribbean
What is the primary purpose of using green manure in bio-farming?
What is the primary purpose of using green manure in bio-farming?
Which of the following is a key feature of the bio-farming approach described in the text?
Which of the following is a key feature of the bio-farming approach described in the text?
What is the primary focus of the Green Revolution programs described in the passage?
What is the primary focus of the Green Revolution programs described in the passage?
According to the passage, what is the primary driver behind the expected population growth in sub-Saharan Africa and South/Southeast Asia by 2050?
According to the passage, what is the primary driver behind the expected population growth in sub-Saharan Africa and South/Southeast Asia by 2050?
What is the key rationale behind the introduction of the Green Revolution programs in the developing world during the 1960s and 1970s?
What is the key rationale behind the introduction of the Green Revolution programs in the developing world during the 1960s and 1970s?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of the bio-farming approach described in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT a key component of the bio-farming approach described in the passage?
