AP® Environmental Science Content Quiz Question Bank – Unit 5

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5.3 The Green Revolution

Content Quiz

Directions: Choose the BEST answer choice for each question.

1. What was a primary objective of the Green Revolution?
   1. To reduce the environmental impact of farming that promoted sustainability.
   2. To promote organic farming methods and no-till agriculture.
   3. To increase food production through new agricultural practices
   4. To decrease the world’s reliance on synthetic chemicals
2. Which of the following is NOT a method associated with the Green Revolution?
   1. Use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)
   2. Decreased use of machinery in farming
   3. Introduction of irrigation systems
   4. Application of synthetic fertilizers
3. What is an advantage of using synthetic pesticides in agriculture?
   1. They are beneficial for all species in the ecosystem.
   2. They are more expensive but more effective than natural methods.
   3. They can be more targeted in eliminating pests.
   4. They improve the health of farmworkers.
4. One of the disadvantages of synthetic pesticides is:
   1. They specifically avoid killing non-targeted species.
   2. They are beneficial to pollinators.
   3. They are less effective than traditional methods.
   4. They can contaminate water with toxins.
5. What are synthetic fertilizers known for?
   1. Delivering a balanced array of macro and micronutrients to crops
   2. Reducing the potential for runoff into water bodies
   3. Providing targeted macronutrients to crops
   4. Increasing the micronutrient content in the soil
6. Which is a disadvantage of using synthetic fertilizers?
   1. They always improve the soil structure.
   2. They can lead to eutrophication in water bodies due to runoff.
   3. They are more expensive than organic fertilizers.
   4. They only provide micronutrients to the crops.
7. The Green Revolution involved which of the following agricultural advancements?
   1. The introduction of irrigation, tractors, and machinery.
   2. A return to traditional farming techniques using horses and oxen and plows.
   3. The development of organic farming practices and regenerative soil building.
   4. The global reduction of farmland areas in favor of preserved wetlands.
8. Which innovation is considered a hallmark of the Green Revolution?
   1. Hand-held farming tools
   2. Biodynamic farming methods
   3. High-yielding varieties (HYVs) of grains
   4. Decreased reliance on irrigation
9. What was one of the main effects of the Green Revolution on global food production?
   1. It caused a significant decrease in global food production.
   2. It had no significant impact on global food production.
   3. It led to a dramatic increase in global food production.
   4. It shifted global food production from primarily grains to primarily meat.
10. How did irrigation change during the Green Revolution?
    1. There was a widespread abandonment of irrigation practices in favor of dry-land farming.
    2. Irrigation allowed for more recharge of ancient aquifers.
    3. Only traditional irrigation methods such as drip irrigation were used to maintain soil integrity .
    4. New irrigation technologies and practices were developed to increase efficiency.
11. In the context of the Green Revolution, what is the significance of synthetic fertilizers?
    1. They were banned due to their harmful environmental effects.
    2. They were replaced entirely by organic compost.
    3. They were only used in industrialized countries.
    4. They were used to increase crop yields.
12. The use of machinery in agriculture during the Green Revolution:
    1. Decreased significantly to maintain traditional farming methods.
    2. Was only accessible in developed countries.
    3. Contributed to soil compaction.
    4. Lowered the productivity of farms.
13. What is one criticism of the Green Revolution regarding the environment?
    1. It led to a decrease in the use of chemicals in agriculture in favor of natural compost and manure.
    2. It increased biodiversity in farmed areas resulting in the collapse of bee colonies.
    3. It often resulted in negative environmental impacts, such as soil degradation.
    4. It reduced water usage in agricultural practices due to the reliance on irrigation.

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The purpose of these content quizzes is as a homework or notes check. Students often copy reading guides or do not pay attention to video notes but will pay more attention when they have a quiz.



I use these questions by assigning about 10 pages/1-2 sections/1 module of reading along with supplemental videos on Edpuzzle or AP® Daily as homework. Students take a content quiz during the first few minutes of class. My quizzes are open note/open book but timed at 30 seconds per question as I do not expect students to memorize information the first time they read or hear it so they can reference notes/books as needed, but the timer prevents kids from “winging it” and not reading or doing notes.



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