FRQ
A. (i) Define the term “Green Revolution”
as used during the period 1945 to
1985. 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
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)
B. Identify and discuss TWO social,
political, or cultural conditions
necessary for the success of the
agricultural practices/technologies
of the green revolution.
Positive
Social
Literacy
Political
Cultural
Support
Acceptance
loans
investments
C. 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