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THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Global Country Conflicts
Brazil
Globalization, Economy et al.
US Sectors & Misc
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Define GLOBALIZATION
THE INTEGRATION OF PEOPLE, COMPANIES, AND NATIONS DUE TO EXPANDING TRADE AND COMMUNICATION
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SADDAN HUSSEIN INVADED KUWAIT MOSTLY DUE TO ... a. limited resources b. self-determination c. political differences
LIMITED RESOURCES
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HOW DOES DEFORESTATION OF BRAZIL'S RAINFOREST AFFECT THE AMOUNT OF CO2 IN THE ATMOSPHERE? WHAT IS THE LONG TERM EFFECT OF THIS?
INCREASES CARBON EMISSIONS, DEPLETES OXYGEN, CREATES CLIMATE CHANGES.
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Define a developed nation
One with a strong stable economy
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1. WHICH SECTOR OF THE US GDP HAS GROWN THE MOST SINCE THE 1950'S? 2. WHICH SECTOR HAS GROWN THE MOST IN JOB OPENNINGS SINCE THE 1900'S?
THE SERVICE SECTOR!
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PEACEKEEPING IS UNDER WHAT UMBRELLA ORGANIZATION?
UNITED NATIONS
200
WHAT ROLE DID THE UNITED STATES TAKE WITH THE DEMOCRATICALLY ELECTED CHILEAN PRESIDENT SALVADORE ALLENDE ?
US ASSISTED TO REMOVE ALLENDE FROM OFFICE B/C OF CONFLICTS WITH US INTERESTS
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NAME 2 REASONS WHY LAND IS BEING DEFORESTED IN BRAZIL.
FOR GRAZING FARMLAND AND FOR LUMBER
200
Define an undeveloped nation
Working toward a strong economy but not there yet.
200
WHAT INVENTION HAS HAD THE GREATSET IMPACT IN ACCELERATING GLOBALIZATION?
INTERNET
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HOW HAS THE WORLD BANK WORKED TO PREVENT CONFLICTS? GIVE ONE (GENERAL) EXAMPLE
WB IS a United Nations international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programs. AGRICULTURAL, LOANS, NUTRITION, ETC IN MANY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES- GUATEMALA, BANGLADESH, ETC
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SINCE THE CREATION OF ISRAEL'S STATEHOOD AFTER WW1, ISRAEL'S RIGHT TO EXSIST HAS BEEN CHALLENGED BY A. PALESTINE B. IT'S ARAB NEIGHBORS C. KUWAIT
B. IT'S ARAB NEIGHBORS
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APPROXIMATELY WHAT IS THE PERCENTAGE OF THE POPULATION IN BRAZIL WHO OWNS THE MAJORITY OF THE LAND?
4%
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As more developing countries industrialize, resource use... a. stays the same b. decreases c. increases
c. increases
300
WHAT PARTS OF THE WORLD HAVE HAD THE LARGEST INCREASES IN ECONOMIC GROWTH SINCE THE 1990'S?
SOUTH AND EAST ASIA- DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
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REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS THE ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS(ASEAN) , THE EUROPEAN UNION, AND THE ASIAN PACIFIC ECONOMIC COUNCIL (APEC)- WHAT IS THEIR MAIN GOAL?
POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC COOPERATION AMONG MEMBER NATIONS.
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BASQUE SEPERATISTS ATTEMPTED TO GAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE FROM SPAIN BECAUSE OF A. RELIGIOUS CONFLICTS B. SELF DETERMINATION C. LIMITED RESOURCES
B. SELF DETERMINATION a political movement advocating for either further political autonomy or, chiefly, full independence of the Basque Country from Spain.
400
WHAT IS THE MAIN GOAL OF THE GREEN REVOLUTION?
PREVENT FURTHER DESTRUCTION OF THE WORLD'S RAINFORESTS
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1. What is the main goal of aparetheid? a. bring blacks and whites together b. to protect power of black South Africans c. to protect power of black South Africans 2. What was the response from the global community to aparetheid?
B. to protect power of white South Africans and Boycotting South African goods and events(sports) to hurt economy .
400
DEFINE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND GIVE AN EXAMPLE
INDUSTRY OR DEVELOPMENT THAT DOES NOT NEED ALOT OF RESOURCES, SEEN AS A SYSTEM THAT DOESNT COMPROMISE FUTURE RESOURCES. ORGANIC FARMING, BUILDING HOUSES USING RECYCLABLE MATERIALS, ETC
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HOW HAS THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION ASSISTED IN PREVENTING CONFLICTS? GIVE AN EXAMPLE
World Health Org PREVENTS CONFLICTS IN COUNTRIES BY ASSISTING TO STABILIZE A COUNTRY THROUGH ASSISTANCE WITH HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES IN MANY COUNTRIES. RWANDA RECIEVED EMERGENCY SERVICES DURING CONFLICTS. SOUTH SUDAN RECIEVES EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE NOW W/ REFUGEES.
500
THE MAIN REASON FOR THE IRANIAN REVOLUTION WAS A. LIMITED RESOURCES B. ATTEMPTS TO SAVE CULTURAL IDENTITY C. POLITICAL DIVISIONS D. INFLUENCES FROM OTHER COUNTRIES
B. ATTEMPTS TO SAVE CULTURAL IDENTITY
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IF 4% OF THE POPULATION OWNS THE MAJORITY OF LAND AND HAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST GDP'S IN THE WORLD, HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE? A. 10% B. 25% C. 50%
B. 25%
500
What frequently occurs in developing countries economically, politically, and environmentally? must explain all 3 areas
economically- increase in GDP politically - gov leaders have less regulations for industry environmentally- more pollution
500
WHAT HAS THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY DONE TO REDUCE IN RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE?
INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS TO REDUCE CO2 EMISSIONS