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APWH Unit 9 Vocab
Part 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Radio | |
| Airplane | A powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces. |
| Cellular | Refers to the structure of living organisms, particularly the cell as the basic unit of life. |
| Internet | A global network of interconnected computers that allows for the exchange of information and communication. |
| Nuclear Power | The use of controlled nuclear reactions to generate electricity. |
| Birth Control Pill | A contraceptive medication taken orally to prevent pregnancy. |
| Green Revolution | A period of agricultural innovation characterized by the development and adoption of high-yield crop varieties, fertilizers, and pesticides. |
| Genetically Modified Organisms | Organisms whose genetic material has been altered through genetic engineering techniques. |
| Shipping Containers | Standardized containers used for transporting goods via ships, trains, or trucks, revolutionizing global trade. |
| Guglielmo Marconi | An Italian inventor known for his pioneering work in long-distance radio transmission. |
| Alexander Graham Bell | A Scottish-born inventor credited with inventing the telephone. |
| Wright Brothers | American aviation pioneers credited with inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane. |
| Margaret Sanger | An American birth control activist who played a pivotal role in the legalization and dissemination of contraception. |
| Dr. Gregory Pincus | An American biologist and researcher who co-invented the first oral contraceptive pill. |
| Norman Borlaug | An American biologist and humanitarian known as the "Father of the Green Revolution" for his work in improving agricultural practices and developing high-yield crop varieties. |
| Vaccines | Biological preparations that provide immunity to a particular disease by stimulating the body's immune system. |
| Antibiotics | Medications used to treat bacterial infections by inhibiting the growth of or destroying bacteria. |
| Smallpox | A contagious viral disease that was eradicated through vaccination programs. |
| Malaria | A mosquito-borne infectious disease caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium. |
| Tuberculosis | An infectious bacterial disease that primarily affects the lungs. |
| Cholera | An acute diarrheal illness caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. |
| 1918 Flu Epidemic | A global influenza pandemic caused by the H1N1 influenza virus, resulting in millions of deaths worldwide. |
| Polio | A viral infectious disease that can lead to paralysis and death. |
| HIV / AIDS | A viral infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), leading to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). |
| Ebola | A severe and often fatal viral disease caused by the Ebola virus. |
| Heart Disease | A range of conditions that affect the heart, often leading to cardiovascular complications. |
| Alzheimer’s Disease | A progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by memory loss and cognitive decline. |
| Jonas Salk | An American virologist who developed the first successful polio vaccine. |
| Climate | The long-term patterns and variations of temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions in a region. |
| Weather | The short-term atmospheric conditions, including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed, and direction. |
| Desertification | The process by which fertile land becomes desert due to various factors, including climate change and human activities. |
| Deforestation | The clearing of forests for agriculture, logging, or urban development, leading to environmental degradation. |
| Air Pollution | The presence of harmful or excessive concentrations of substances in the air, such as pollutants or gases. |
| Water Pollution | The contamination of water bodies, such as rivers, lakes, and oceans, by harmful substances or pollutants. |
| Marine Plastics | Plastics and microplastics that pollute marine environments, harming marine life and ecosystems. |
| Great Pacific Garbage Patch | A large area of marine debris concentration in the North Pacific Ocean. |
| Single Use Plastics | Disposable plastic items intended for one-time use before being discarded. |
| GreenHouse Gases | Atmospheric gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, that trap heat and contribute to the greenhouse effect. |
| Climate Change | Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation patterns, and other climatic variables, primarily attributed to human activities. |
| Rising Sea Levels | The increase in the average global sea level due to factors such as thermal expansion of seawater and melting ice caps and glaciers. |
| Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change | A scientific body established by the United Nations to assess the science related to climate change and its impacts. |
| Reaganomics | Economic policies implemented during the presidency of Ronald Reagan, characterized by tax cuts, deregulation, and a focus on free-market principles. |
| Thatcherism | Political and economic policies associated with British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, emphasizing free-market capitalism, privatization, and deregulation. |
| Chinese Socialism | The political and economic system in China characterized by state ownership of key industries and central planning, alongside elements of market economy. |
| Socialist Market Economy | An economic system combining socialist planning with elements of market competition, as practiced in some socialist countries like China. |
| Knowledge Economy | An economic system in which knowledge, information, and intellectual capital play a key role in generating wealth and driving economic growth. |
| Production Economy | An economic system focused on the production of goods and services, often characterized by manufacturing industries. |
| World Trade Organization | An international organization that regulates international trade and promotes free trade by establishing rules and resolving disputes among member countries. |
| NAFTA | (North American Free Trade Agreement): A trilateral trade agreement between Canada, Mexico, and the United States, aimed at reducing trade barriers and promoting economic cooperation. |
| ASEAN | (Association of Southeast Asian Nations): A regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten Southeast Asian countries, aimed at promoting economic growth, social progress, and regional stability. |
| Multinational Corporations | Companies that operate in multiple countries, with production or service facilities outside their home country. |
| Ronald Reagan | The 40th President of the United States (1981–1989) known for his conservative policies, economic reforms, and role in ending the Cold War. |
| Margaret Thatcher | The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (1979–1990) known for her conservative policies, privatization, and deregulation initiatives. |
| Augusto Pinochet | A Chilean military dictator who ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990, known for his authoritarian regime and human rights abuses. |
| Deng Xiaoping | Chinese leader who succeeded Mao Zedong, implemented economic reforms leading to rapid growth and modernization in China. |
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