Epilogue Review Questions Flashcards
Describe two ways in which the revolution in electronics has changed the world
The computer has helped make advancements in space travel, banking and information availability. The cell phone and the internet have also strengthened abilities of communication.
Name two ways in which technology can improve health care
Genetic engineering has helped create new genes to fight against viruses and other diseases.
Many machines have been made such as the MRI to make finding out what is wrong go a lot faster and correctly
Discuss three effects of air pollution on the environment
CFCs are destroying the ozone layer
This destruction is melting glaciers and causing global warming
The harmful pollution kills humans and animals
How do rain forests benefit the environment
The rainforests are home to half the plant and animal species on the planet. It also produces oxygen with all the trees and replant-able food.
Name two factors that have contributed to famine in Africa
The constant changing weather, lack of water and the civil wars.
What are the IMF and the World Bank
The World Bank is a program that provides loans for large projects.
The IMF is a program that offers emergency loans for countries that are not doing well.
What is microcredit
The program that gives small loans to people so that they can start a business and escape poverty.
What are the three major provisions of the NPT
Nations that already have nuclear weapons will not help nations acquire nuclear weapons
Nations without nuclear weapons were prohibited from making or receiving nuclear weapons
Non Nuclear nations had to allow inspectors to make sure that these nations were not using nuclear materials
What makes terrorism frightening to so many people
It scares people because the access to weapons and transportation today makes it way easier for terrorists to kill more people at once and escape to an another country with ease
How has the UN attempted to protect the rights of children
They created the Magna carts for children. This protected their right to health care, education, protection against abuse, exploitation and neglection.
