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QuizMultiple Choice

Changing Technology, Changing Agriculture

Question 9 • GA-GSE World Geography B

As of 2010, the most prevalent genetically modified crop grown was __________.

Answer
A
insect-resistant corn
B
insect-resistant cotton
C
herbicide-resistant cotton
D
herbicide-resistant soybeans

Explanation

In 2010, herbicide-resistant soybeans were the most widely grown genetically modified crop worldwide. They occupied more genetically modified crop acreage than insect-resistant corn or cotton, or herbicide-resistant cotton. Therefore, the best answer is herbicide-resistant soybeans.

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