Question

How does the potato crop failure in Ireland demonstrate the relationship between humans and the environment?

A) Because potatoes grew naturally in Ireland, people came to rely on them as a main source of food. When the potato crop failed in the 1800s, the Irish were able to switch to other agricultural products.



B) In the mid—1800s, the potato crops failed in Ireland. The loss of this primary food source, combined with harsh British policies, caused about one million people to starve to death. Therefore, people relied on the environment for their livelihood.


C) The Spanish never assisted the Irish in methods of growing potatoes effectively. As a result, the Irish were not prepared for the airborne virus which killed the potatoes.


D) The potato was the main source of food for people in Ireland in the mid—1800s. The potato famine shows that the Irish should have had a more diverse diet.

Answer 1

B; As far as the relation between humans and the environment, it is obvious how much they relied on it. Not only as a food source, but for economic growth and sustainability as well. The other answers make valid points but in the context of this question, the only one that even mentions the relation is B.

Answer 2

The correct answer is option B, In the mid—the 1800s, the potato crops failed in Ireland. The loss of this primary food source, combined with harsh British policies, caused about one million people to starve to death. Therefore, people relied on the environment for their livelihood.

What is the relationship between humans and the environment?

• In terms of the relationship between people and the planet, it is clear how much they rely on it.
• Not only as a supply of nutrition but also for economic growth and sustainability.
• The other answers are correct, but only option B acknowledges the issue in the terms of this question.

What induced Ireland's potato crop to fail?

Scientists have known for quite some time that a strain of Phytophthora infestans was responsible for the massive damage of potato crops in Ireland and northern Europe commencing in 1845, resulting in the Irish Potato Famine.

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