Debate on Enviornmental Changes After 1900's

What is the current estimated world population growth rate?

• 0.5%

• 1.0%

• 1.5%

• 2.0%

What is the most effective way to reverse desertification in arid regions?

• Planting Trees

• Building Dams and irrigation systems

• Reducing Carbon Emissions

• Limiting livestock grazing

Which of the following is the main cause of deforestation?

• Overfishing

• Agricultural expansion

• Increased use of public transportation

• Decreased demand for paper products

True or False: Air pollution can cause respiratory problems?

• True

• False

What was Ban Ki-moon's role before he became the secretary-General of the United Nations?

• South Koreans Ambassador to the United States

• South Korean minister of foreign affairs and trade

• South Korean Minister of national defense

• South Korean Prime Minister

What percentage of the worlds population is expected to live in urban areas by 2050

• 60%

• 80%

Which of the following are examples of renewable energy sources?

• Coal and natural gas

• solar and wind

• oil and coal

• nuclear and hydroelectric

The theory that suggest that globalization is leading to the convergence of cultures and vaules around the world is known as_____

• Cultural imperialism

• cultural relativism

• cultural homogenization

• cultural hybridization

The Green Belt movement is an organization that focuses on planting trees and promoting environmental conservation?

• True

• False

True or False? Inequality can be exacerbate the effects of scarce resources, those with more resources are able to better access and control them, while those with fewer resources are left at a disadvantage?

• True

• False