Which of the following is an important negative consequence of the Green Revolution?

Question

A.
Increased need for fertilizers created economic barriers and environmental problems.

B.
Food surpluses led to the collapse of global food markets.

C.
Increased farming success caused farmers and nations to convert more land to agricultural use.

D.
Fertilizer production put a strain on Earth’s limited supply of nitrogen.

E.
Increased yields led to a global shortage of farm laborers.

Answer 1

A. Increased need for fertilizers created economic barriers and environmental problems.