MODULE 7 Flashcards

1
Q

Refers to the increasing changes in the measures
of climate over a long period of time – including
precipitation, temperature, and wind patterns.

A

Climate Change

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2
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Refers to the rise in global temperatures due
mainly to the increasing concentrations of
greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

A

Global warming

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3
Q

Is a structural building with different types of covering materials, such as a glass or plastic roof & frequently glass or plastic walls

A

Greenhouse

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4
Q

This prevents the energy to dissipate easily outside & leads to a temperature increase that would not happen if infrared could freely escape from it

A

Greenhouse

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5
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Is a natural process that warms the Earth, and, in fact, is quite necessary for our survival.

A

Greenhouse effect

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6
Q

The natural greenhouse effect helps warm the Earth’s surface by as much as _____, and without it, our planet would be too cold for humans to survive.

A

33 degree celcius

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7
Q

Global warming is caused by _________

A

The greenhouse effect

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8
Q

TRUE OR FALSE: Many scientists feel that the consequences of global warming is irreversible

A

TRUE

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9
Q

Migration from one nation-state another but participate
simultaneously regarding social relations.

A

Transnational migration

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10
Q

Are immigrants whose daily lives depend on multiple and constant interconnections across international borders and whose public identities are configured in relationship to more than one nation-state.

A

Transmigrants

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11
Q

Factors of transnational migrations

A
  • Poverty
  • Underemployment
  • Unemployment
  • Low wage levels
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