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