Technology & the Environment in Globalization

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Which of the following was NOT a technological advance in communication during the 20th century?
Options: radio, satellites, phones, Internet

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phones

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All of the following are true of global energy use during the 20th century EXCEPT: use of petroleum contributed air pollution by releasing greenhouse gases, use of petroleum increased productivity globally, nuclear power was seen as a reliable alternative to fossil fuels, nuclear power lacked environmental hazards unlike petroleum.

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nuclear power lacked environmental hazards unlike petroleum

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The development of birth control and medical practices in the field of reproduction led to

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a decline in fertility rates in parts of the world

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All of the following was true of the Green Revolution EXCEPT: local indigenous farmers gained the most from it, agricultural output increased, crops were genetically altered to be stronger & grow larger, populations in the developing world particularly benefited.

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local indigenous farmers gained the most from it

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Vaccines and antibiotics led to

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people living longer

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Which of the following diseases was NOT a problem that was a threat to people in the developed world? cholera, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's

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cholera

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Which of the following diseases continued to threaten people in the developing world throughout the 20th century? polio, anthrax, bubonic plague, malaria

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malaria

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How did the increased affluence of the developed world impact its peoples' health?

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their increased life spans and sedentary lifestyles led to new disease threats

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Influenza, Ebola, AIDS and Coronavirus all

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threaten global population as potential pandemics

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Which of the following accurately depicts the relationship between human consumption patterns and the environment in the late 20th century? increased consumption of resources threatened the environment on a global scale, decolonization slowed the negative impact of humans in the developing world, the rationing of resources during the frequent wars helped mitigate humans' impact, Communist governments had far less negative impact on the environment than non-Communist states

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increased consumption of resources threatened the environment on a global scale