Technology
What first came into use in the 1940's?
Smaller, More powerful computers.
What two countries programs began to work together on a space project?
United States and Soviet space programs
What does GDP stand for?
Gross domestic product
What does GMO stand for?
Genetically Modified Organisms
What is the name of the free trade agreement between U.S. and the EU?
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
What is the name of the worldwide network of linked computers?
The internet
What year did the International Space Station come together?
1993
What is the elimination of trade barriers?
Free trade
What was the Green Revolution?
An attempt to increase food production worldwide
What is NAFTA
North American Free Trade Agreement
So scientists could exchange information about researches
How much did the International Space Station weigh?
Almost 1 million pounds
What is green growth?
sustainable development
What is genetic engineering?
Modification of traits by changing its genes
What corporation has the highest revenue in 2014?
Walmart
What country has the highest population online?
China
How fast does the ISS travel?
4.76 miles/s
Global Economy
What is the creation of identical copies of DNA?
Cloning
Why was the International Monetary Fund created?
To facilitate international trade and promote employment
What is the data size of the internet?
5 million terabytes
When did the U.S. space shuttle program begin?
1981
What is the current unemployment rate in the United States?
3.8%
When did genetic engineering start?
12,000 BC
What does GATT stand for?
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade