How Technology Influences Population (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is Earth's current population after doubling over the past 40 years?
What is Earth's current population after doubling over the past 40 years?
7.4 billion people
What is the projected world population by 2025?
What is the projected world population by 2025?
8.0 billion
What is carrying capacity?
What is carrying capacity?
Max population a region can sustain
When did the Agricultural Revolution begin in developed countries?
When did the Agricultural Revolution begin in developed countries?
18th century
What is crop rotation?
What is crop rotation?
Growing different crops yearly
How did mechanisation benefit food production?
How did mechanisation benefit food production?
Allowed larger areas to be cultivated
When did the Green Revolution begin?
When did the Green Revolution begin?
1960s
What trait can GM crops be given to grow in harsh conditions?
What trait can GM crops be given to grow in harsh conditions?
Drought resistance
What was India's population growth from 1950 to 2016?
What was India's population growth from 1950 to 2016?
351 million to 1.3 billion
How long did chickens take to mature in 2008 compared to 1950?
How long did chickens take to mature in 2008 compared to 1950?
47 days vs 68 days
What is a major barrier preventing developing countries from using agricultural technology?
What is a major barrier preventing developing countries from using agricultural technology?
Extremely expensive costs
How do medical improvements affect family size?
How do medical improvements affect family size?
Families have fewer children