Demographic and Environmental Developments h 259- Which of the following was NOT true concern-
ing the Green Revolution?
(A) It was highly ineffective in increasing agri-
cultural yields.
(B) It reinforced class distinctions.
(C) It disseminated pollutants.
(D) It was an expensive solution to crop
improvements.
(E) It involved improved irrigation practices.
❯ Answers and Explanation
- B—Since the most common pattern of migra-
tion in the twentieth century has been from
developing to developed nations, migration
from Europe to the United States would be the
least common of the patterns listed. The remain-
ing answer choices describe migrations from
developing to developed countries. - B—The migration of Hindus to India and
Muslims to Pakistan after the creation of those
independent states in 1947 was the largest
exchange of peoples in the twentieth century. - D—Cultural and religious traditions often
oppose efforts to curb population growth.
African population continues to grow in spite
of AIDS (A). China continues with its one-
child policy (B). Population growth has caused
improper land usage, including overgrazing (C).
China, Japan, and India, for example, have
implemented population control policies (E).- D—The main migration pattern has been from
developing to developed nations in search of
better economic opportunities. - A—The Green Revolution was successful in its
goals, especially in India. The expense of the
program often led to more benefits for elite
than for lower classes (B). Pesticides used in the
program caused pollution (C), and the program
was expensive (D). Irrigation was part of the
program (E).
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