Epilougue Flashcards
TV, radio, movies, music industry, popular press
Mass Media
Scientific research performed on biological substances
Biotechnology
Changes of genes to create new types of a living organism
Genetic Engineering
Global warming
Greenhouse Effect
Chemicals used in air conditioners and other products
CFCs
Creating economic growth while preserving the environment
Sustainable Environment
Too many people for natural resources in area to support
Overpopulation
Number of children per 1000 people
Birth Rates
Agriculture scientists began to look for ways to increase crop yields
Green Revolution
Countries not fully industrialized
Less-Developed Countries (LDCs)
Pays for construction of industries + infrastructure
Investment Capital
Provides loans for large-scale develop proj3cts
World Bamk
Offers emergency loans to countries in financial crisis
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Calls for small-scale, community developed projects to help poor lift from poverty
Grassroots Development
All standard weapons of war
Conventional Weapons
Use of violence against people or poetry to force change in societies or governments
Terrorism
Have potential to injure or kill large numbers of people at once
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Spread of weapons
Proliferation
Biological weapons
Bioweapons
Defines human rights goals for the world community
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Mass killing of a certain race
Genocide
Describe two ways in which the revolution in electronics has changes the world.
Computers can be used for things such as space travel, traffic control, or keeping business’ financial records. People communicate quicker using cell phones, fax machines, and internet
Name two ways in which technology can improve health care.
developed machines such as the MRI to help diagnose diseases sooner and with more accuracy. Genetic engineering can be used to create new genes for illnesses, diseases, and other serious health related issues
Discuss three effects of air pollution on the environment.
Air pollution, especially CFCs, is gradually destroying the ozone layer of the atmosphere This destruction is melting glaciers and causing global warming, air pollution can cause harmful diseases in humans and animals
How do Rain forests benefit the environment?
Rain forests are home to half of the world’s species of plants and animals. They also help maintain water, recycle rainfall and oxygen into the atmosphere, and protect the soil
Name two factors that have contributed to famine in Africa.
Natural factors, such as the weather, and human actions, such as civil war, have contributed to the famine
What are the IMF and the World Bank?
both international aid programs. The World Bank provides loans for large scale projects. The IMF offered emergency loans for countries in financial projects
What is Microcredit?
Microcredit is lending programs that give small loans to people. These programs give small loans, less than $100, to people as seed money to start small businesses and escape poverty
What are the three major provisions of the NPT?
three major provisions are that nations with nuclear weapons pledged not to help nations acquire more nuclear weapons. The second one was that nations without nuclear weapons were prohibited from making or receiving nuclear weapons. The third provision is that the nonnuclear nations promised to allow inspectors to make certain that these nations were not obtaining nuclear weapons
What makes terrorism frightening to many people?
Terrorism is so frightening because the weapons of mass destruction that they use poses a threat to international security. Also, modern transportation allows terrorists to cross borders, commit terrorism acts, and escape to friendly nations with ease
How has the UN attempted to protect the rights of children?
They adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child, also known as the Magna Carta for Children. It established the framework for children’s rights, and covered rights such as health care and education, and calls for protection against abuse, exploitation, and neglection
