ACRONYMS Flashcards
(16 cards)
What does NATO stand for?
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO is a military alliance established in 1949 for mutual defense.
What is NORAD?
North American Aerospace Defense Command
NORAD is responsible for aerospace and maritime defense of North America.
What does the DEW line refer to?
Distant Early Warning line
The DEW line is a system of radar stations in the Arctic for early detection of incoming threats.
What does UN stand for?
United Nations
The UN is an international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace and cooperation among countries.
What is the purpose of WHO?
World Health Organization
WHO is responsible for international public health.
What does UNICEF stand for?
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
UNICEF focuses on providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide.
What does NAC stand for?
North Atlantic Council
NAC is the principal political decision-making body of NATO.
What does OPEC stand for?
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries
OPEC coordinates and unifies the petroleum policies of its member countries.
What does FIRA stand for?
Foreign Investment Review Agency
FIRA was a Canadian agency that reviewed foreign investments in Canada.
What does CIDA stand for?
Canadian International Development Agency
CIDA was responsible for administering foreign aid programs in Canada.
What does SALT stand for?
Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
SALT refers to negotiations between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to limit nuclear weapons.
What does NAFTA stand for?
North American Free Trade Agreement
NAFTA is a trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States to eliminate trade barriers.
What does APEC stand for?
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
APEC is a forum for 21 Pacific Rim countries to promote free trade and economic cooperation.
What does SDI stand for?
Strategic Defense Initiative
SDI was a proposed missile defense system intended to protect the U.S. from nuclear attack.
What does MAD stand for?
Mutually Assured Destruction
MAD is a military doctrine where both sides in a conflict would cause complete destruction to each other.
What does CRTC stand for?
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
CRTC regulates and supervises broadcasting and telecommunications in Canada.
