Author Question: A rapidly growing population in sub-Saharan Africa continues to produce high levels of poverty, ... (Read 54 times)

jon_i · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

A rapidly growing population in sub-Saharan Africa continues to produce high levels of poverty, hunger, and child mortality. A family wants to give money to a charitable organization that is working to address these problems.

To make the greatest impact, the family decides to support the African A) Neolithic Revolution with improved breeds of oxen for ploughing.
B) Gene Revolution by funding state-of-the-art genetics laboratories.
C) Industrial Revolution by boosting energy production.
D) Green Revolution, which includes high-yield crops coupled with good soil management.

Question 2

The silent giant that feeds most of the world's poor is inefficient because it relies upon

A) subsistence farming best suited for low population densities in regions with the fastest population growth.
B) subsistence farming best suited for high population densities in regions with the slowest population growth.
C) agricultural practices that require the heavy use of fertilizers and pesticides that degrade the environment.
D) individuals walking over large regions to collect wild fruits, nuts, berries, and wood for fuel.