Principles of Bio-farming and Crop Yields Quiz
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>To improve soil fertility and structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key feature of the bio-farming approach described in the text?

    <p>Utilization of natural organic wastes and beneficial microbes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Green Revolution programs described in the passage?

    <p>Increasing crop yields through technological interventions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is the primary driver behind the expected population growth in sub-Saharan Africa and South/Southeast Asia by 2050?

    <p>High birth rates and lack of access to family planning resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key rationale behind the introduction of the Green Revolution programs in the developing world during the 1960s and 1970s?

    <p>To increase crop yields and feed a growing global population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a key component of the bio-farming approach described in the passage?

    <p>Application of synthetic fertilizers</p> Signup and view all the answers

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