GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
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“2/3 of Israel is desert. However, fruits and vegetables grown in Israel are sold around the world. The Israelis invented an underground irrigation system that takes water straight to the roots of the plants.” This information is an example of how technology-
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influences agricultural production
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alters climate conditions
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increases energy usage
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affects transportation patterns
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The first factor of Israel’s success was the government’s total commitment to agricultural development and strong leadership on the issue. Without it there would have been no agriculture in the Jordan Valley desert, where the only available water is one kilometre below the ground, or in the Negev desert.
Detailed explanation-2: -Israel is a major exporter of fresh produce and a world-leader in agricultural technologies despite the fact that the geography of the country is not naturally conducive to agriculture. More than half of the land area is desert, and the climate and lack of water resources do not favor farming.
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