Which of the following is NOT true of the green revolution:?

Question

A. It dramatically increased the crops produced per acre of farmland between 1950 and the start of the 21st century

B. large areas are often devoted to identical crops for high yields and rapid growth

C. the amount of fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation water has been reduced

D. Sowing or harvesting the same piece of land often occurs more than once per year or season

Answer 1

C

Answer 2

The correct answer is C.  It has increased the use of these substances.

Answer 3

Green Revolution agriculture increased the use of pesticides, which were necessary to limit the high levels of pest damage that inevitably occur in monocultures.