Quizs: World: Mod 18: Global Interdependence

Conservation

• Protection of natural resources.

• Destruction of natural habitats.

• Exploitation of wildlife for profit.

• Pollution of air and water.

Political dissent

• A disagreement on economic policies.

• A difference of opinion over political issues.

• A consensus on social matters.

• An agreement on foreign relations.

Cyberterrorism

• Attacks on information systems for political reasons.

• Cybersecurity measures to protect data.

• The use of technology to commit crimes.

• Political protests conducted online.

Gender inequality

• Difference between men and women in terms of wealth and status.

• Equal opportunities for men and women in all aspects of life.

• Social roles assigned to men and women based on cultural norms.

• Legal rights that are the same for both genders.

USA PATRIOT Act

• A law that allows the government to monitor internet activity without a warrant.

• Antiterrorism law that allows the government certain rights to help chase and capture terrorists.

• A regulation that restricts the sale of firearms in the USA.

• A policy that promotes international trade agreements.

Refugees

• People who leave their country and move to another to find safety.

• Individuals who travel for leisure and tourism.

• Citizens who remain in their home country during conflicts.

• People who migrate for job opportunities.

International Space Station

• A project involving 16 nations to build a huge laboratory in space.

• A satellite used for weather monitoring.

• A space station solely operated by NASA.

• A research facility for studying Mars.

Green revolution

• A movement to promote organic farming.

• An attempt to increase food resources worldwide.

• A campaign to reduce food waste.

• An initiative to support local farmers.

Desertification

• Process of land becoming desert.

• A method of irrigation in arid regions.

• The increase of vegetation in dry areas.

• A type of soil erosion caused by wind.

Greenhouse effect

• A term describing global cooling, the cooling of Earth’s surface.

• A term describing global warming, the warming of Earth’s surface.

• A phenomenon that only affects the atmosphere of Mars.

• A process that decreases the temperature of the oceans.