World Organizations
What is the UN?
Formed after WWII, this organization helps maintain peace between countries and resolves conflicts.
What is a push factor?
A factor refers to conditions that repel individuals from their home country.
This world power is considered the most powerful, influential country.
The United States
Which continent do we live on?
North America
What is the North Atlantic Trade Organization (NATO)?
To help defend and secure Europe due to the expanding Soviet Union.
What is a pull factor?
A factor refers to conditions that attract individuals to a new country.
This world power has the largest amount of land (Most of it has no one living there due to the cold).
Russia
Which continent has the world powers Italy, England, France, and Germany?
Europe
What is the role of the European Union (EU)?
Promote the economic and political integration (cooperation) of European countries.
What are two push factors that can cause migration?
Political instability, poverty, lack of opportunities, natural disasters, war/conflict, family broken apart
This world power has the largest population of any country.
China
What are the five main oceans?
Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Southern Ocean
What is the role of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
Coordinates international health responses and helps countries share medical resources and knowledge.
What are two possible pull factors that can cause migration?
Better job opportunities, higher standard of living, educational opportunities, uniting family, political stability
This world power is known for its historical empire (including the original colonies in what is now the United States).
Great Britain (England)
Which is the only continent without permanent residents?
Antarctica
What is the role of the International Red Cross?
Provides humanitarian aid and support during conflicts and natural disasters.
This trend of highly educated citizens leaving a country to find better opportunities affected countries like India.
What is a brain drain?
This country is known for its automotive (car) industry as well as leading Europe in clean, renewable energy.
Germany
Which Continent has the largest population?
Asia
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What makes a country a world power? Write at least 2 things.
Their military, political influence, population size, natural resources, and allies.