Question

Which of the following statements is correct? Group of answer choices
Global cultivated area on the planet is not increasing significantly, due to high efficiency modern farming practices.
Henry Wallace is regarded as the father of the Green Revolution.
Modern agriculture is no longer an environmentally intrusive human activity.
Approximately 20% of U.S. workers are employed on farms.

Answer 1

Answer:

Global cultivated area on the planet is not increasing significantly, due to high efficiency modern farming practices - True

Henry Wallace is regarded as the father of the Green Revolution - False

Modern agriculture is no longer an environmentally intrusive human activity - False

Approximately 20% of U.S. workers are employed on farms. - False

Explanation:

Global cultivated area on the planet is not increasing significantly, due to high efficiency modern farming practices. - This is one of the reasons, albeit not the only one.

Henry Wallace is regarded as the father of the Green Revolution. - The father of Green Revolution is Dr. MS Swaminathan. He improved the production of crops and promoted sustainability.

Modern agriculture is no longer an environmentally intrusive human activity. - Pollutants, problems with irrigation and degradation of the soil are issues in the modern agriculture.

Approximately 20% of U.S. workers are employed on farms. - According to USDA is 11%.