๐Ÿ“•๐ŸŒCanadian Geo9๏ธโƒฃ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ“• Flashcards

1
Q

The concept that people around the world can interact almost as easily as if the world were won the large village due to the advances in communication and technology

A

Global village

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Increasing integration of economies, trade, financial services, and culture from around the world

A

Globalization

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

The basic rights and freedom to which all humans are entitled, including the rights to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law

A

Human rights

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

An organization which encourages peace and universal respect among countries; designates world biosphere that preserve world heritage sites to preserve unique cultural natural sites

A

(UNESCO) The United Nationsโ€™ Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

And indicator used to measure the well-being of people in a country by examining three major factors: life expectancy, education, and standard of living

A

Human Development Index

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

A rating of a country social system, such as education and health care, as well its economic systems

A

Development status

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Countries that have a high standard of living on average and a highly developed economy

A

Developed world

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Countries that have a low standard if living on average as a result of low GDP

A

Developing world

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

A developing country with a rapidly growing economy and an average standard of living that is increasing

A

Newly industrialized country

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Activities related to people traveling to and staying in places other than their normal home environment for adventure, leisure, education, or business purpose

A

Tourism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Travel within canada

A

Domestic travel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Travel beyond Canadaโ€™s borders

A

International travel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

The direct and indirect effect on the economy caused by activity in one part of the economy

A

Multiplier effect

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

The income generated from goods or services

A

Revenue

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

A tax imposed when a product is brought into a country

A

Tariffs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

A payment of money given by the government to offset the cost of producing a good or service

A

Subsidy

17
Q

When goods and services are brought into a country

A

Importing

18
Q

When goods and services are sold to another country

A

Exporting

19
Q

The practice of buying Canadian products instead of goods produced elsewhere

A

Import substitution

20
Q

An agreement signed in 1992 by Canada, the US, Mexico, and allow tariff free trade in goods and services

A

(NAFTA) North American Free Trade Agreement

21
Q

An organization that develops guidelines for international

A

World Trade Organization

22
Q

The unrestricted trade between countries so that there are no tariffs, penalties, or limits of any kind on the scale of goods and services

A

Free trade

23
Q

An international organization that was formed to create peace, security, and cooperation among other the countries of the world

A

United Nations

24
Q

The UN operates in ____ countries

A

191 countries

25
Q

An agency established by the federal government to help countries that require humanitarian assistance and to promote sustainable development within these countries

A

(CIDA) Canadian International Development Agency

26
Q

An organized social movement that encourages the trade of products such as coffee, chocolates, or carpets; ensures that theres no child or forced labour, that workers have humane working conditions, and that they receive a direct and equitable share of profits

A

Fair trade

27
Q

National agreement only signed in Kyoto Japan

A

Kyoto protocol

28
Q

Is the planned use of murder, injury and fear in order to achieve certain goals

A

Terrorism

29
Q

The use of military activity between morning state. Itโ€™s a high-profile activity of the UN

A

Peacekeeping

30
Q

An organization like the red cross that makes money and supplies for developing regions. Often involves secondary school students their programs like world vision 30 hour famine event

A

(NGOs) Non Government Organizations

31
Q

Free flow of goods and capital in the rise of consumers on a global scale as well as many environmental issues worldwide

A

Economic aspect

32
Q

Independence of worldโ€™s nations is being weekend, and people are becoming citizens of the world, not just of the country

A

Political aspect

33
Q

Globalization is leading to the loss of cultural diverse city and an increase in cultural homogeneity

A

Cultural aspect

34
Q

Being composted of similar elements

A

Homogeneity