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The "O" in GMO stands for what?
Organism
Which is the best synonym for "genetic"?
a. related to discrimination
b. related to DNA
c. relate to justice
b. "Genetic" is the adjective form of the noun "gene," a segment of human DNA which codes for specific human characteristics.
gender
According to Carina's presentation, the average monthly ________ of Chinese women is lower than that of men.
salary
Which is not generally considered to be a colonial nation?
a. South Africa
b. Canada
c. Switzerland
d. USA
c. Switzerland is not known for conquering other lands through colonization or imperialism
True or false: GMO research started in the 21st century.
False: research started in the 1940s.
Which is not a common argument for GMOs?
a. they allow farmers to grow more food on less land
b. they are more natural than regular crops
c. they are drought-resistant
d. they are disease-resistant
b. Even supporters of GMOs accept that they may be considered "unnatural" or "less natural" than traditional crops.
Brazil, and especially Rio de Janeiro, is notorious for "favelas." Which word is the closest English equivalent?
a. neighborhoods
b. communities
c. families
d. slums
d. slums - these are large, informal neighbourhoods that suffer from crime, low access to job opportunities, and poor health conditions.
According to Adria, far more Afro-Brazilians work in ____ collar jobs than white Brazilians.
a. blue
b. black
c. white
d. pink
a. blue - such jobs include mechanics, carpenters, plumbers, and construction workers.
According to Song's presentation, men and women experienced a double ______ in the workforce. In other words, men and women are expected to act differently while living and working under the same rules.
standard
_________ is a term that refers to the process whereby one nation dominates another, often by exploiting its resources, settling its population there, and/or establishing government.
colonization
Which of the following is not a common argument against GMOs?
a. they harm the environment
b. they cause health problems like cancer
c. they produce small, unattractive fruits and vegetables
d. they cause economic inequality (farmers make less than GMO corporations)
c. Opponents do not deny that GMOs create larger, more appealing produce.
From Adria's presentation, we learned that Brazil abolished slavery in the year _______.
1888
According to the International Labour Organization, women make up approximately ___% of the global workforce.
40
The phenomenon whereby women earn less money than men for equal work is called what?
The gender wage gap / wage gap / wage inequality
Since 2009, Chinese women's employment rate has _________.
a. decreased
b. increased
c. stayed the same
b. increased - more women are now in the workforce than in the past