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Ch. 20 Globalization Test Review

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What are the 4 areas of globalization?   Science/Technology, Culture, Economics, and Politics/Security  
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International Space Station   Cooperative science lab in space  
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Internet   Voluntary linkage of computer networks around the world  
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Genetic Engineering   Introduction of new genes into an organism to give that organism new traits  
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Cloning   Creation of identical copies of DNA, the chemical chains of genes that determine heredity  
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Green Revolution   The attempt to increase food production worldwide  
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Developed Nations   Nations with the industrialization, transportation, and business facilities for advanced production of manufactured goods  
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Emerging Nations   Nations in the process of becoming industrialized  
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Example of a Developed Nation   Australia  
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Example of an Emerging Nation   China  
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Global Economy   All financial interactions among people, business, and governments that cross international borders  
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Free Trade   Elimination of trade barriers, such as tariffs, among nations  
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Tariff   Tax on imported goods  
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What does NAFTA stand for?   North American Free Trade Agreement  
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What countries are involved in NAFTA?   USA, Canada, and Mexico  
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What does NAFTA do?   Removes tariffs on goods between the US, Canada, and Mexico  
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What does the World Trade Organization do?   Ensures trade among nations flows as smoothly and as freely as possible  
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Ozone Layer   Main protection against the Sun's damaging ultraviolet rays  
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Sustainable Growth   Meeting current economic needs while preserving and conserving the environment  
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Proliferation   Prevent the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries  
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Universal Declaration of Human Rights   Established the standards for human rights in all nations  
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Political Dissent   Difference of opinion over political issues  
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Gender Inequality   The difference between men and women in terms of wealth and status  
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Refugees   People who leave their country for safety because they have no home  
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Terrorism   Use of violence against people or property to force changes in societies or governments, strikes fear in the hearts of people everywhere  
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Cyberterrorism   Politically motivated attacks on information systems, such as hijacking into computer networks or spreading computer viruses  
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USA Patriot Act   Antiterrorism bill signed by President George W. Bush after the 9/11 attacks  
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