World Pop Growth
Poverty
Us Relations with Dev. World
US in Global Village
Odds and Ends
100
What does the term "fertility rate" mean?
average number of children born to each woman.
100
T/F - the gap between rich and poor is increasing
true
100
Define the term "Colonies"
A colony is an area controlled by another country, mainly for the benefit of the country in power.
100
True/False - Are developing nations meeting the goal to give .7 percent to developing countries?
no - .2 -.4%
100
True/False - Slavery today is growing
true
200
Name two reasons why women who want birth control may not have it
lack of money, lack of education
200
Why is there a distribution problem within the food supply?
Rapid pop growth, lack of arable land, lack of money, natural disasters, rich grow for own benefit
200
How does the legacy of colonialism still harm some countries?
Colonialism broke down the social and economic patterns of the region.
200
How is new slavery different from old slavery?
Not life-long condition, used to pay off debts, "choice" from extreme poverty (e.g., parents sell children)
300
Explain the agricultural stage of demographic transition
High birth rate and death rate
300
According to the text, what is the solution to end world hunger?
construct new forms of social organization that can meet the needs of the masses
300
Why do transnational companies locate is poor countries?
Low wages, lax laws, etc.
300
If a developed country provides humanitarian aid to a developing country, what are two provisos they should require?
The aid is not used for military purposes, aid goes to citizens (no powerful people), gov't has a clear plan for the funds
300
What disease is the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation fighting (according to the text)?
Malaria
400
Name two ways to reduce fertility
economic development, family planning, societal changes
400
What is a major result from protein deficiency?
lack of brain growth
400
Explain the boomerang effect in relation with arms sales
Weapons are used against the original seller.
400
Why should developed countries help decrease the poverty gap?
It is in there own self interest (fewer wars, etc.)
400
Define what a squatter settlement is
Where people live illegally
500
What is the relationship between population growth and GNP
GNP up - pop growth down and vice versa
500
What is the worst epidemic in world history?
HIV/AIDS
500
Selling dangerous materials to developing countries is an example of __________________.
corporate dumping
500
What does the Grameen Bank do?
gives microloans to poor people
500
According to the text, how much would it cost to meet the basic nutrition and health needs of the world's poorest people?
13 billion a year
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