Question

The Green Revolution led to an increase in food production in many places around the world, but there have been some negative consequences. Which of the following explains one of the negative consequences of the Green Revolution that would be of greater concern for people in developing countries than for people in more-developed countries?Runoff of agricultural chemicals into the local groundwater that pollutes water resourcesOption A,Runoff of agricultural chemicals into the local groundwater that pollutes water resourcesExcess production of grain products for which there is no marketOption B,Excess production of grain products for which there is no marketIncrease in the acreage used for agriculture that affects the open space surrounding villagesOption C,Increase in the acreage used for agriculture that affects the open space surrounding villagesCollapse of the grain export market that results in farm foreclosuresOption D,Collapse of the grain export market that results in farm foreclosuresDouble-cropping processes that lead to soil erosion and a decline in soil fertilityOption E,Double-cropping processes that lead to soil erosion and a decline in soil fertilityQuestion15 of 36

Answer 1

One of the negative consequences of the Green Revolution that would be of greater concern for people in developing countries than for those in more-developed countries is:

Option A: Runoff of agricultural chemicals into the local groundwater that pollutes water resources.

In developing countries, where regulatory frameworks may be weaker and access to clean water sources is often limited, the pollution of groundwater due to agricultural runoff can have devastating effects on local communities. It can lead to health problems and affect the availability of clean drinking water, which is crucial for survival. In contrast, more-developed countries typically have more resources to manage such pollution and better infrastructure to ensure clean water supplies, making this consequence more pressing for developing nations.