What was an effect of the green revolution?

An increase of chemical pesticides and fertilizer

A decrease in agriculture production

A reduction in the use of farm technology

An increase of food shortages

1 answer

in developing countries

Did you know?

Did you know that the green revolution, which aimed to increase agricultural productivity, had unintended consequences? One effect of this revolution was the increase in the use of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. While these inputs boosted crop yields, they also resulted in environmental pollution and health concerns. Contrary to expectations, the green revolution did not lead to a decrease in agriculture production, but rather increased it significantly. Furthermore, this revolution did not result in a reduction in the use of farm technology. On the contrary, it led to the adoption of new technologies and machinery to support the expanded agricultural practices. Lastly, and perhaps most surprisingly, the green revolution actually contributed to an increase in food shortages in certain regions due to issues like unequal access to resources and distribution problems.