Globalization
What type of trade happens between different countries?
International trade
What actions do the WTO focus on improving between countries?
trade/international trade
This international organization was created after World War II to promote peace and cooperation
The United Nations
Why are large areas of trees usually cut down?
For agriculture
Which greenhouse gas is released into the atmosphere through the burning of fossil fuels?
Carbon dioxide
What organization promotes trade and cooperation between nations around the world?
World trade organization
What earlier organization did the WTO replace?
The GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade)
Which UN body is responsible for for maintaining international peace and security?
The Security Council
Which major rainforest in South America is heavily affected by deforestation?
The Amazon Rainforest
international agreement, signed in 2015, focuses on reducing global greenhouse gas emissions?
The Paris Agreement
What transportation invention greatly increased global trade?
Shipping containers
Where is the WTOs headquarters located?
Geneva
Which UN document outlines basic human rights and freedoms for all people?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
What is a major effect of deforestation?
Loss of biodiversity
What type of greenhouse gas is released from organic waste in landfills?
Methane
Advances in which type of technology have allowed instant communications around the globe?
telecommunications or the internet
What is one criticism of the WTO?
Can hurt local/smaller businesses
Who was the former Secretary-General of the UN was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2001?
Kofi Annan
What is needed to cut down trees legally?
A government permission/a permit
Which organization studies weather, climate, and atmospheric science in the United States?
The NOAA
Economic globalization has increased dependence between countries for goods, technology, and these energy resources
Fuels, oil, and natural resources
What can countries impose on imported goods that they believe is being sold unfairly cheaply?
Anti-dumping duties/tariffs
Which UN court, located in The Hague, settles legal disputes between countries?
The International Court of Justice
How do scientists use satellites to monitor deforestation?
With remote sensing/satellite imaging
Which term describes the total amount of greenhouse gases produced by a person, company, or country?
A carbon footprint