Green Resolution
From the 1940s to 1970s, a series of measures were taken to increase farm production all over the world. Selection of high-yielding crops, modern irrigation methods, synthetic fertilizers, etc. revolutionised agriculture, benefitting the developing world in particular. It was Norman Borlaug (in pic), the American agronomist and Nobel laureate, who started the initiative that came to be known as the Green Revolution. The movement saved billions of lives from starvation. India became self-sufficient with efforts led by M.S. Swaminathan and enthusiastic participation from farmers.
Green bomber
It is a worm of the deep ocean. When it senses a threat to itself, it releases tiny balloon-like sacs into the water. The sacs or ‘bombs’, which are thought to be modified gill parts glow a brilliant green when ejected. They help distract the predator and enable the worm to escape. Scientifically known as Swima bombiviridis (Latin for swimming green bomber), it has the ability to regenerate these body parts.
Greenhouse
A greenhouse is a glass or plastic enclosure used for growing plants. To maintain ideal conditions for the plants to grow, greenhouses are equipped with climate control facilities such as a ventilation system to let off excess heat, a heating system to warm the interior in case of inadequate sunlight and a plumbing system to water the plants.
The Eden Project in Cornwall, the U.K. is the world's largest greenhouse. This popular tourist attraction is home to more than 1,00,000 plants belonging to over 5,000 different species.
Greenland
It is the largest island in the world with a surface area of 2.17 million sq. km. As Greenland is geographically close to North America, it is considered a part of that continent. It is an autonomous province of Denmark. Norwegian Vikings are said to have discovered the island in AD. 875. Eric the Red, a Viking who was exiled from Iceland for murder, was the first to land here. He named it Greenland to attract more settlers. A glacier covers 85 % of Greenland. It is the largest glacier outside Antarctica.
Green tea
It refers to the tea made from unfermented leaves. Pale in colour, it is said to contain high levels of antioxidants and vitamins and is very popular in China and Japan. It is also gaining popularity in other parts of the world, including India.
Green Card
It is an informal name for an identity card proclaiming permanent residency issued by the U.S. government to immigrants.
Green Goblin
Spiderman's worst foe, the famous Green Goblin (aka Noogleof the word. One says it used to be called the scene room where props were located and that, over a period of time, it changed to green room. Another says the first such room was painted in green, and so the name stuck.
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