1. 1960’ S G REEN R EVOLUTION This was India’s attempt to modernize Indian agriculture 1) Continued expansion of farming areas 2) Double cropping existing farmlands 3) Using seeds with improved genetics Rice & wheat are leading agricultural products in India!

2. E XPANSION OF FARMLAND the area of land under cultivation was being increased right from 1947. this was not enough in meeting with rising demand. Other methods were required. Yet, the expansion of cultivable land also had to continue. So, the Green Revolution continued with this quantitative expansion of farmlands.

3. D OUBLE -C ROPPING Double-cropping was a primary feature of the Green Revolution. Instead of one crop season per year, the decision was made to have two crop seasons per year. The one-season-per-year practice was based on the fact that there is only natural monsoon per year. This was correct. So, there had to be two "monsoons" per year. One would be the natural monsoon and the other an artificial 'monsoon.'

4. S EEDS WITH IMPROVED GENETICS New types of seeds and grains were introduced Indian Council for Agricultural Research developed new strains of high yield value (HYV) seeds, mainly wheat and rice but also millet and corn.

5. U H, OH ! T HERE ARE P ROBLEMS Pesticides and fertilizers were made available… YIKES! The chemicals the farmers used increased pollution in streams and rivers Some farmers found the new techniques too expensive to use!

6. H OT S EAT R EVIEW Q UESTIONS ! What is the introduction of harmful substances into the environment called? Another name for the Yangtze River? T/F- Yangtze River was named one of the busiest waterways in the world? Name one cause of pollution in the Yangtze River What does the Ganges River provide to Northern India? Name one effect of pollution in the Ganges River One cause of air pollution in China T/F- Dams cause flooding in India? What group developed strains of high yield value seeds?

7. Y OUR TURN ! You may choose one of the three assignments on the left to complete This will be due Wednesday (March 31 st ) Create your own song depicting one or all of the environmental issues in Asia. Draw your own political cartoon about one or all of the environmental issues in Asia. Write a persuasive letter to the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) explaining your view on the environmental issues in Asia- Must be at least 1 page