AP®︎ Environmental Science: Topic 5.3 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 5.3 of AP Environmental Science – The Green Revolution.
Questions List
Topic 5.3
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: EIN-2.C.1
Who is often referred to as the 'Father of the Green Revolution'?
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Topic 5.3: The Green Revolution
Learning Objective: EIN-2.C
Describe changes in agricultural practices.
Essential Knowledge: EIN-2.C.1
The Green Revolution started a shift to new agricultural strategies and practices in order to increase food production, with both positive and negative results. Some of these strategies and methods are mechanization, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), fertilization, irrigation, and the use of pesticides.
Essential Knowledge: EIN-2.C.2
Mechanization of farming can increase profits and efficiency for farms. It can also increase reliance on fossil fuels.
