Epilougue Flashcards
(31 cards)
TV, radio, movies, music industry, popular press
Mass Media
Scientific research performed on biological substances
Biotechnology
Changes of genes to create new types of a living organism
Genetic Engineering
Global warming
Greenhouse Effect
Chemicals used in air conditioners and other products
CFCs
Creating economic growth while preserving the environment
Sustainable Environment
Too many people for natural resources in area to support
Overpopulation
Number of children per 1000 people
Birth Rates
Agriculture scientists began to look for ways to increase crop yields
Green Revolution
Countries not fully industrialized
Less-Developed Countries (LDCs)
Pays for construction of industries + infrastructure
Investment Capital
Provides loans for large-scale develop proj3cts
World Bamk
Offers emergency loans to countries in financial crisis
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Calls for small-scale, community developed projects to help poor lift from poverty
Grassroots Development
All standard weapons of war
Conventional Weapons
Use of violence against people or poetry to force change in societies or governments
Terrorism
Have potential to injure or kill large numbers of people at once
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Spread of weapons
Proliferation
Biological weapons
Bioweapons
Defines human rights goals for the world community
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Mass killing of a certain race
Genocide
Describe two ways in which the revolution in electronics has changes the world.
Computers can be used for things such as space travel, traffic control, or keeping business’ financial records. People communicate quicker using cell phones, fax machines, and internet
Name two ways in which technology can improve health care.
developed machines such as the MRI to help diagnose diseases sooner and with more accuracy. Genetic engineering can be used to create new genes for illnesses, diseases, and other serious health related issues
Discuss three effects of air pollution on the environment.
Air pollution, especially CFCs, is gradually destroying the ozone layer of the atmosphere This destruction is melting glaciers and causing global warming, air pollution can cause harmful diseases in humans and animals