3. “Green Revolution”
FRQ

4. A. (i) Define the term “Green Revolution”
A. (i) Define the term “Green Revolution” as used during the period 1945 to Period of time when higher yield seeds and new farming techniques were introduced to help meet the needs of the people in areas where people were not able to grow enough food to support the population. Norman Borlaug worked to produce the higher yield plants

5. A. (ii) Explain the principal agricultural
A. (ii) Explain the principal agricultural practices/technologies associated with the green revolution.
Higher yield crops
Fertilizers
Machines
(iii) Name TWO regions, in different parts of the world, where the green revolution has had a significant impact on crop yields.
East Asia (China) Southeast Asia
South Asia (India) Latin America (Mexico or Brazil)

6. Identify and discuss TWO social, political, or cultural conditions necessary for the success of the agricultural practices/technologies of the green revolution.
Positive
Social Political Cultural
Literacy Support Acceptance
loans
investments

7. Identify and discuss TWO significant economic or ecological factors that may limit the long-term success of the agricultural practices/technologies of the green revolution.
Negative
Economic Ecological
No Money to invest Limited arable land
for fertilzers and machines
Fuel cost Droughts
Infrastructure Over use of land