The primary reasons agricultural productivity increased during ...

[Jkov05]

The primary reasons agricultural productivity increased during the Green Revolution was been a combination of fertilizers, crop breeding, pest control, and ________.
 
  A) genetically modified organisms
  B) less overgrazing
  C) increased rainfall
  D) irrigation improvements
  E) organic farming techniques

Question 2

As the Caribbean has shifted out of dependence on agriculture, what other economic sectors have emerged in the region?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[randomguy133]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

Although agriculture remains significant for some countries and territories in the region, others have turned to an assortment of specialized economic activities. Some islands, such as Puerto Rico, have promoted industry through the establishment of free-trade zones and assembly plants; others, such as the Bahamas and the Cayman Islands, have focused on off-shore banking; and still others, such as St. Kitts and Antigua, have promoted online gambling. Tourism remains a significant industry for many countriesnotably Cuba, Jamaica, the Bahamas, and the Dominican Republic.