Unit 5 Quiz #1

Directions: You have 25 minutes to answer the FRQ questions below. You may use your notes but may not use any other web sites- remember Mr. Long is monitoring you on Go Guardian. If the AI marked your answer incorrect but you think it should be correct, you can flag the answer for teacher review but you must give a reason (at least one complete sentence) explaining why you think you are correct and the AI was wrong. If you are unsure how to flag an answer, reach out to Mr. Long. 

Define the term "Green Revolution" as used during the period 1945 to 1985.

Explain the principal agricultural practices/technologies associated with the green revolution.

Name TWO regions, in different parts of the world, where the green revolution has had a significant impact on crop yields.

Explain the connection between physical geography and agricultural practices?  In your answer, include specific elements that influence agriculture and their effects on agriculture.

Explain why larger commercial farms have come to dominate smaller family farms. Make sure to use the concept of economies of scale in your answer. 

Identify which type of rural survey method involves land being divided into thin strips flowing out of a river, road, or lake. 

Define monocropping.