Multiple choice

What is a major disadvantage of the green revolution?

  1. the major use of commercial organic fertilizers

  2. the major use of commercial inorganic fertilizers

  3. the major use of genetically engineered fertilizers

  4. the major use of GMOs
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Green Revolution relied heavily on high-input industrialized methods, specifically the massive use of synthetic inorganic fertilizers to boost crop yields. These fertilizers often lead to runoff and environmental degradation.

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