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NGHW Chapter 11 - The Weight of Numbers

Please answer the following questions in complete sentences. 1. Describe the demographic transition. Which countries have gone through it? Which countries are still going through it (p. 232-235)?

2. How did it become possible to feed 6 billion people on the same amount of land (p. 239-243)?

3. Why is modern industrialized agriculture highly inefficient (p. 243)?

4. Evaluate the Green Revolution (p. 244). How has it benefitted socieites and what have been the consequences?

5. Do you think that agricultural output can be increased in the same way that it was in the 20th century to meet future needs?

6. Analyze the statement: "The problem that has affected agricultural societies throughout history - ensuring an adequate supply of food for all - has still not been solved on a global scale."