The time, we are living in, is called the Technological era. We have seen the effects of the Agricultural era and industrial revolution. Now we are going through the Technological revolution. Like previous revolutions technology has affected the lives, living standards and every aspect of the life in a greater way.
Q. What were the pros and cons of the agricultural revolution?
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| More food production Use of fewer pesticides (better for environment) Possible addition of vitamins and minerals | Unknown possible long term effects Use of antibiotics in food (human resistance) Possible allergic reactions GMOs do not have to be labeled |
Q. What are 3 benefits of the agricultural revolution?
Positives
Table of Contents
- Q. What were the pros and cons of the agricultural revolution?
- Q. What are 3 benefits of the agricultural revolution?
- Q. What negatives came from the agricultural revolution?
- Q. What inventions were made in the agricultural revolution?
- Q. Are we living in a technological revolution?
- Q. How will 4IR affect us?
- Q. What were the main causes of the industrial revolution?
- Q. Why did industrialization change the economy of many countries?
- Increased quality of livestock.
- Increased quality of crops.
- Increased quality of of food.
- Increased markets, because of increased population, increased making money.
- Landowners and Farmers were richer.
- They could now supply food to the growing population which was occurring in the cities.
Q. What negatives came from the agricultural revolution?
Another negative that came from the Agricultural Revolution was the necessary conditions needed for efficient farming, such as; adequate farm buildings, access of roads, drainage of wetlands, transport facilities for marketing, and sources of finance for farmers.
Q. What inventions were made in the agricultural revolution?
An important factor of the Agricultural Revolution was the invention of new tools and advancement of old ones, including the plough, seed drill, and threshing machine, to improve the efficiency of agricultural operations.
The technological changes included the following: (1) the use of new basic materials, chiefly iron and steel, (2) the use of new energy sources, including both fuels and motive power, such as coal, the steam engine, electricity, petroleum, and the internal-combustion engine, (3) the invention of new machines, such as …
Q. Are we living in a technological revolution?
Q. How will 4IR affect us?
Advances in automotive safety through Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies can reduce road fatalities and insurance costs, and carbon emissions. Autonomous vehicles can reshape the living spaces of cities, architecture, and roads themselves, and free up space for more social and human-centered spaces.
Q. What were the main causes of the industrial revolution?
Historians have identified several causes for the Industrial Revolution, including: the emergence of capitalism, European imperialism, efforts to mine coal, and the effects of the Agricultural Revolution. Capitalism was a central component necessary for the rise of industrialization.
Q. Why did industrialization change the economy of many countries?
Industrialization changed the economy of many countries because individuals began to start more private business, new banking systems financed the growth of business, and factories began to employ specialized workers. Many countries benefited from industrialization and changed the way they produced things.
