World Maps

Deserts

100

True or False. The world's deserts are increasing in size.

True

200

Which continent has the most deserts?

Africa

300

Which continents have the least deserts?

The Americas

400

How much of the worlds land is desert? 1/2, 1/3^rd,  1/5^th, 1/8^th, or 1/10^th

One third - 1/3^rd

500

Are desert locations a Global Issue or Global Phenomenon? Why?

Global Issue -Climate change, water distribution, survival

Nuclear Power

100

Which country has the most nuclear power plants?

USA

200

How much is the world's energy is nuclear? 1%, 5%, 10%, 20%

10% of the world's energy comes from nuclear power.

300

Why is nuclear power considered to be "clean energy"?

It doesn't produce carbon gasses.

(CO, CO_{2, and so on...)}

400

Is nuclear power a Global Issue or Global Phenomenon? Why?

Global Issue - waste is dangerous, stations are dangerous. Any nuclear accident could seriously affect another country.

500

Nuclear energy is the world's 2nd largest non-carbon energy producer. What is the 1st?

Hydropower (water)

Eye Color

100

What is the most common eye color in the world?

Brown 70-79%

200

What is the second most common eye color in the world?

8-10%

300

What is one of the least common eye colors in the world?

Green 2%

Amber 2%

Hazel 5%

Grey 3%

Red (albino)

400

Is eye color a Global Issue or Global Phenomenon? Why?

Global Phenomenon ...It's an observable fact, but not of immediate concern to everyone.

500

What is the cause of appearance of eye color?

Heredity/Genetics/DNA

Drivers License

100

At what age can you get a DL in Taiwan?

18

200

At what age can you get a DL in the USA?

16

300

At what age can you get a DL in most of the world?

18

400

Is obtaining a driver's license a Global Issue or Global Phenomenon? Why?

Global Phenomenon - Observable fact, but not of immediate concern to everyone

500

What was the last country (or region) to allow women to drive?

Saudi Arabia (Middle East)

Global Studies

100

What is "International"

Between or among countries

200

What is "Internet"

International Network - Electronic Network between countries 

300

What is "modernization"?

becoming modern

make something modern

400

What is "Intercontinental"

Between Continents

500

What is "Globalization"

The process where businesses or organizations become more and more international, towards covering the entire globe.