Global Issues

Which current global problem was initiated with the development of atomic weapons?

• threats to the world from unrestricted nuclear proliferation

•  increased health risks for humans and animals from pollution

• high carbon dioxide in atmosphere from deforestation

•  changes in weather patterns

Nations are concerned about India, Iraq, Pakistan, and North Korea because of

• Overpopulation

• desertification

• ethnic cleansing

• nuclear proliferation

Which environmental issue most concerns Central Africa, the Amazon River Basin, and the Malay Peninsula?

•  nuclear contamination

• desertification

• overpopulation

• deforestation

In the 20th Century, urbanization affected the developing nations of Africa, Asia, and Latin America by

• reducing literacy rates

• weakening traditional values

• strengthening caste systems

• increasing the isolation of women

 Which statement about the impact of the AIDS epidemic in both Africa and Southeast Asia is most accurate?

• Life expectancy in both regions is declining. 

• The availability of low-cost drugs has cured most of those infected.

• The introduction of awareness programs has eliminated the threat of the disease. 

• Newborn babies and young children have not been affected by the disease.

Issues created by deterioration of ozone layer & increases in amounts of acid rain show the need

• rapid industrialization of developing economies

• nuclear-powered electric generating facilities

• better health-care programs

• stricter pollution regulations 

Deforestation, acid rain, and the greenhouse effect are major world problems that indicate a need for

• the development of mass transit systems in developing nations

• cooperation between nations to reduce pollution and environmental destruction

• an increase in the worldwide production of oil 

• a reduction in crop production in some areas of the world

The practices of allowing animals to overgraze grasses and shrubs and of clearing trees to use for fuel have caused 

• coastal pollution

• desertification

• acid rain

• desalination

A major obstacle to creating policies that address the issue of global warming is the conflict between

• migrant labor and native workers

• socialist governments and democratic governments

• nations possessing nuclear weapons and those without

• economic development and environmental protection

Many scientists believe global warming is the direct result of

• using solar panels

• generating nuclear power

• burning fossil fuels

• producing hydroelectric power