Question

one criticism of the green revolution is that increasing the efficiency and quantity of food products has made overpopulation possible. overpopulation has been associated with resource depletion, environmental pollution and destruction, overcrowding, and social and political conflict.
what is the main idea of this passage?
○ the green revolution solved one problem but created new ones.
○ the green revolution reduced the risk of political conflict.
○ the green revolution has resulted in decreased pollution.
○ the green revolution has contributed to lack of food quality and nutrition.

Explanation:

The passage states a criticism of the green revolution: while it increased food efficiency/quantity enabling overpopulation, this overpopulation led to negative issues like resource depletion, pollution, and conflict. This matches the idea that the green revolution addressed food capacity but created new problems. The other options contradict the passage: the text links the revolution to more political conflict, increased pollution, and does not mention food quality/nutrition issues.

Answer:

A. The green revolution solved one problem but created new ones.