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AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt

The Green Revolution increased crop yields mainly through

A.synthetic fertilizers, irrigation, pesticides, and high-yield varieties

B.abandoning all chemical inputs

C.returning to traditional seeds

D.reducing irrigation

Explanation

Core Concept

Dwarf wheat and rice plus chemical inputs tripled harvests — at the cost of water depletion, pollution, and soil damage.

Correct Answer

Asynthetic fertilizers, irrigation, pesticides, and high-yield varieties

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