Sustainability
Define Sustainability
Avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.
Brazil is one of the biggest exporter of beef and leather. Increased demand for leather could lead to more of the Amazon rainforest (esp in Brazil) being cut down to make room for cattle herders.
Santa Claus lives in the North Pole. What country is that located in?
Canada
What is the name of the economic system in which the means of production of goods and services are privately owned and operated for a profit?
Capitalism
What country is host to the only remaining Ancient Wonder of the World, the Pyramids of Giza?
Bonus +100: In what country does the Taj Mahal belong (a wonder of the modern world)?
Egypt
Bonus: India
Give 1 Opportunity and 1 Challenge of the Amazon rainforest from the perspective of Native Amazonians
Opportunities: ancestral lands, live in sustainable balance, use of natural remedies, etc
Challenge: Limited opportunities for higher education, limited opportunities for employment, limited health care, etc
Bonus +100: What is a potential 'downside' to protecting these dolphins?
Drones
Bonus: That they will overpopulate rivers and create an unbalance in the ecosystem
Finish the lyrics to this famous Christmas song 'On the 5th day of Christmas my true love game to me...'
5 golden rings
Define Outsourcing
Bonus +100: Give an example of Outsourcing
Obtaining goods or services from a cheaper outside sources rather than assuming the cost of production internally
Bonus: Purchasing cheaper parts of a computer in China, etc
In what ocean is the Bermuda Triangle located?
Atlantic Ocean
Name four (4) of the six (6) interest groups we researched in the Harkness Discussion on the Amazon rainforest.
Cattle herders, Rubber tappers, Environmentalists, Native Amazonians, Settlers, Loggers
What is the name of the United Nations conference (that happened this past November) where representatives from countries around the world come together to tackle Climate Change?
Bonus +100: What does the acronym stand for?
COP 26
Bonus +100: (Conference of the Parties)
How many candles are on a menorah (the candelabrum that is a part of Hanukkah celebration)?
Bonus +100: How many nights does the Hanukkah celebration last?
9
Bonus: 8
Give an example cultural exchange in the context of a multinational corporation
Kuala Lumpur is the capital of which country
Malaysia
When writing a research paper, what is the purpose of a 'Claim'?
In a concise sentence, it is suppose to identify, support and prove the main argument in your paper.
What was the 'new source of fuel' that was used in an 'aging village in Japan'?
Biomass (human feces)
Name the two reindeer from Santas sleight whose names are in German (and mean 'thunder' and 'lightening')
Donner and Blitzen
What is a key component that defines the motivation for capitalism (involved money)?
Profit
What is the longest mountain range in the world (that is not underwater)?
Andes Moutains
From the perspective of Native Population, what is an opportunity for Palm Oil production in Indonesia
Bonus +100: What is a challenge?
Jobs
Bonus: Environmental pollution of their native lands
Until recently, what was Americas biggest trade export to China?
Trash
A great miracle happened on the day of rededication in the Jewish religion (Hanukkah). What was it?
The amount of oil available to light the candle in the temple was very little. This amount could last only for a night and not 8 nights. A great miracle happened when the oil lasted for 8 nights.
Among others Zulu, Afrikaans and English are 3 of 11 official languages in this country
South Africa