Unit 9 Flashcards
Unit 9 - Globalizatiom
1
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radio
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bought news, music, and culture to people worldwide
2
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shipping containers
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large containers transported by train/truck, promoted, widespread transportation/movement of people/goods
3
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Green Revolution
A
period of agriculture technology in the 20th century that increased crop yields and prevented widespread hunger
4
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crossbreeding
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breeding two plant species to create a hybrid
5
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genetic engineering
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manipulating cells/organisms to change its characteristics
6
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antibiotics
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a useful agent that aids in curing bacterial infections
7
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birth control
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form of contraception developed in the 1950’s
8
Q
fertility rates due to birth control…
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decreased significantly
9
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pandemics
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10
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vaccines
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11
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smallpox
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12
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Malaria
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13
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Doctors Without Borders
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14
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Tuberculosis
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15
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Cholera
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