Climate Change
What is the name of the process where fertile land turns into desert?
desertification
What is a system where resources can be continually replenished or reused?
Perpetual Loop
In what political system do all citizens have equal power to decide the government?
Democracy
What is the term for making cultures around the world more similar?
homogenization
What kind of home does not increase the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere?
zero-carbon home
What is released when glaciers and permafrost melt?
CO2
What is technology designed to improve the environment and reduce energy consumption called?
Green Technology
What is the suppression of information deemed harmful or politically unacceptable called?
Censorship
What are some reasons people migrate to other countries?
economic, social, or cultural reasons
Name three ways to make a phone more sustainable.
using recyclable materials, making it repairable, or offering trade-ins for old phones
Name two economic activities that contribute to climate change.
mining/extraction of fossil fuels, deforestation, overfishing, or factory pollution
What are two features of a zero-carbon home?
nsulation, solar panels, and energy-efficient appliances
Give two reasons why information might be censored.
national security, protecting morals, or maintaining public order
Besides English, what are the two most spoken languages in the world?
Mandarin Chinese and Spanish
Give two examples of actions pressure groups can take to push for environmental regulations.
lobbying for legislation, petitioning, and public campaigns
Why is biodiversity reduced due to climate change?
because plants and animals cannot adapt to the changing environment?
Give two examples of how a clothing brand can be more sustainable
using biodegradable fabrics or offering recycling programs
What is a disadvantage of democracy?
decision making takes a long time, some people may not participate, or voters can make misinformed choices
What has helped to make English a dominant language?
The internet and communications technology being widely developed in English-speaking countries
Discuss how censorship and bias can work together to hinder global citizenship and provide specific examples to support your points.
Censorship suppresses dissenting voices and limits access to information, preventing people from forming informed opinions on global issues. Bias in media and education can distort perceptions of other cultures and global events, creating prejudice and hindering understanding. For example, state-controlled media in some countries censors news about human rights violations and promotes biased narratives that justify their actions
What region is experiencing rapid ice melt due to rising global temperatures, contributing to rising sea levels?
Greenland
Why is a circular economy better for the environment than a linear economy?
products are used more intensively, so that fewer products need to be made, reducing raw materials use
What are some concerns about using technology for voting?
privacy, hacking, and fake news
What is a potential negative effect of social media on communities?
Increased isolation
A coastal city is experiencing frequent flooding due to rising sea levels. What are two strategies, one short-term and one long-term, that the city can adopt?
Short-term: Invest in flood defenses such as sea walls or levees. Long-term: Relocate vulnerable buildings or promote green infrastructure like wetlands.