Exploring Global Issues Chapter 1 Quiz Review

In the Iceberg Model, 90% of the global issue is

• above the water = the event itself (what we see happening)

• at the waterline = effects that are most important

• below the water = underlying patterns, systems, beliefs

• very, very cold = frozen and cannot be changed

Which of the following are purposes of using the Frameworks for Understanding Global Issues?

• Seeing only the most relevant perspective of the issue

• Identifying patterns, analyzing causes, finding solutions

• Understanding that each global issue is isolated (alone) and does not connect to others

• Deciding if this global issue is happening in your own community

Worldview is best defined as

• the view that NASA astronauts have of the earth from space

• trade between different countries that drives the economy

• the personal solution that you come up with to save the world

• cultural beliefs that help people understand the world and global issues

Which of the following is a CHARACTERISTIC OF A GLOBAL ISSUE as defined by the text?

• Has never happened before in history

• Results in the death of at least one person

• Is happening in the US

• Persists in time (long term)

Which of the following is a CHARACTERISTIC OF A GLOBAL ISSUE as defined by the text?

• Transnational and transboundary (in more that one country)

• In ONLY one country

• Is happening in the US

• Is in the news in various countries

Which of the following is a CHARACTERISTIC OF A GLOBAL ISSUE as defined by the text?

• does not connect to other global issues

• connects to other global issues

• is investigated by the United Nations

• is related to war / violence

Which of the following is a CHARACTERISTIC OF A GLOBAL ISSUE as defined by the text?

• affects few people

• affects the planet's health / environment

• affects many people

• is related to climate change

Which of the following is a CHARACTERISTIC OF A GLOBAL ISSUE as defined by the text?

• has underlying causes

• affects people's health around the world

• is related to pollution

• is discussed by world leaders

John is elected Mayor of his city and then changes the laws to stop citizens from using harmful chemicals on their lawns in order to maintain clean rivers and lakes. This is an example of a

• structural solution

• personal solution

• use of media literacy

• use of global awareness

Which Framework for Understanding Global Issues shows that all global issues are connected to each other?

• The Global Awareness Model

• The Iceberg Model

• Global Jenga Game

• Global Issues in Balance