Chapter 1: Global Issues Introduction

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Which statement best reflects the concept of global interconnectedness introduced in this chapter? Options: People in different countries rarely share cultural experiences due to distance. Technology like the Internet and cell phones helps ideas and culture spread quickly across locations. Youth mostly communicate only within their local communities without outside influence. Global interaction has decreased compared to earlier centuries because communication is slower.

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Technology like the Internet and cell phones helps ideas and culture spread quickly across locations.

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Complete the statement: Approximately ____ of the world’s population is under 27 years old today.

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50%

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Which scenario best illustrates media influences enabling global awareness as described in the text? A local bookstore adds more history titles for regional readers. A national park requires reservations during peak season. An American news network provides 24-hour reporting accessible to over 200 million households in 212 countries and territories via television and the Internet. A neighborhood newsletter reports a yard sale schedule.

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An American news network provides 24-hour reporting accessible to over 200 million households in 212 countries and territories via television and the Internet.

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Strategic Thinking: Considering the technology influences described, which factor most plausibly explains why social movements can mobilize globally faster today than in 1962?

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Computers were extremely expensive and the Internet did not yet exist, whereas today billions of people have Internet and cell phone access enabling rapid communication and coordination.

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In the Iceberg Model used to analyze global issues, what portion of the iceberg represents visible events we see or hear happening in the world?

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The tip above the waterline representing events.

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Media literacy is defined in this lesson as the ability to access and evaluate media messages to understand how those messages create meaning and impact society. Which question best helps identify possible bias when analyzing a news story? Options: What time of day was the story published?, Who was this message written for?, How many words are in the headline?, Which font style did the outlet use?

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Who was this message written for?

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Which statement best distinguishes personal solutions from structural solutions to global issues, based on the examples provided?

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Personal solutions are led by individuals to help people meet immediate goals, such as Anne Mahlum’s running club supporting homeless men’s health and job skills.

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Based on the statement, what skill is emphasized as most critical for aspiring journalists?

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Strong writing ability

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What does the statement suggest about journalism careers? Some journalists work on the staff of newspapers, magazines, and blogs, while others make a good living by writing about whatever interests them and working as freelance writers.

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Journalism offers both staff positions and freelance opportunities

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Carley says, “I work with colleagues who are at the scenes of plane crashes, coups, or clashes,” and relies on contacts who inform her via messages from remote areas. Which responsibility does this illustrate?

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Coordinating reporting from crisis and conflict zones