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resources
Definition: materials found in the earth that people need and value
possible images: wood, water, oil, solar power
Definition: direct and clear
straightforward
What are some examples of wasteful habits that are bad for the environment? Name 3 examples.
Examples: leaving the lights on, taking long showers, throwing away lots of food, single-use plastic
Addressing the ______ crisis requires comprehensive strategies that go beyond just law enforcement. We must focus on prevention, treatment, and community support.
opioid
Name the vocabulary word:
extensively, broadly, universally
widely
affluence
wealth; richness
possible images: money, celebrities, mansion
Definition: general agreement
consensus
Bonus: make a sentence using this word
What makes up government expenditure? Name 3 components.
Definition: An amount of money spent
Possible examples: healthcare, education, military, infrastructure, public transportation,
Despite efforts to achieve full _________, racial disparities remain prevalent in many educational institutions across the country.
desegregation
Name the vocabulary word:
lucrative, fruitful, successful
profitable
facilities
Definition: rooms, equipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpose
examples image: buildings, tools, etc
Definition: not capable of being held or defended; impossible to maintain
untenable
What are some underlying causes poverty? Give 3 examples
(answers will vary)
Examples: inequality, lack of education, conflict, colonization, lack of jobs/opportunities, social injustice, climate change
The proposed legislation faced opposition from powerful _______, who advocated for policies that would their corporate clients.
lobbyists
Name the vocabulary word:
conjecture, supposition, speculation
assumption
disparities
Definition: Marked differences or distinctions.
Definition: things that attract or lure people into action
incentives
Describe a real-world example of an achievement gap.
Definition: disparity on a number of educational measures between the performance of groups of students, especially groups defined by gender, race, ethnicity, ability, and socioeconomic status
(answers may vary)
Despite improvements in the economy, there has been a concerning ______ in ______, leaving many workers struggling to make ends meet.
stagnation; wages
Name the vocabulary word:
intentional, calculated, premeditated
deliberate
Definition: barriers to change
Definition: taking action to influence others to address a health-related concern or to support a health-related belief
advocacy
Bonus: What is an example of advocacy in your community?
Describe 2 examples of Fundamentalism.
(answers vary)
Definition: Literal interpretation and strict adherence to basic principles of a religion (or a religious branch, denomination, or sect).
Example:
Christian fundamentalism: some groups of Christians in the US oppose teaching evolution in schools because it contradicts creationism.
The government decided to _______ the farming industry to promote the growth of domestic crops and reduce dependency on foreign trade.
subsidize
Name the vocabulary word:
separation, exclusion, apartheid
segregation