Global Issues

When there's a .... , people are always hungry.

.... is a big problem in some countries because there aren't enough schools.

Which of the following is NOT a global issue?

• Politics, power & justice

• Time, space & intertextuality

• Science, technology and the natural world

• Art, creativity and the natural world

Explain the cause and effect relationship between deforestation and global warming.

• Deforestation leads to increased rainfall, which cools the Earth's surface and counteracts global warming.

• Deforestation has no impact on global warming as trees are replanted in other areas.

• Deforestation causes the Earth's magnetic field to weaken, resulting in global warming.

• Deforestation results in the release of stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect and global warming.

Discuss the effects of water pollution on ecosystems and human health.

• Water pollution only affects ecosystems but not human health

• Water pollution improves the quality of ecosystems and human health

• Water pollution has no impact on ecosystems or human health

• Water pollution negatively impacts ecosystems by disrupting aquatic life and food chains, while also posing health risks to humans through contaminated drinking water and the spread of diseases.

Propose solutions to reduce the carbon footprint and combat global warming.

• Increasing reliance on fossil fuels

• Encouraging more air travel

• Implement solutions such as transitioning to renewable energy sources, promoting energy efficiency, planting trees, reducing waste, and advocating for emission-limiting policies.

• Supporting deforestation

Analyze the impact of war on the environment and natural resources.

• Natural resources thrive during war

• War promotes environmental conservation

• War has no impact on the environment

• War can result in deforestation, pollution, habitat destruction, and the use of chemical weapons, leading to long-term ecological damage and loss of biodiversity.

Debate the role of government policies in addressing pollution and its effects on society.

• Government policies have no impact on pollution

• Government policies always lead to negative consequences

• Government policies are essential in addressing pollution and its effects on society through regulations, incentives, and penalties.

• Government policies are only effective in addressing pollution in certain regions

How do conflicts over natural resources contribute to global tensions and potential wars?

• Natural resources always lead to peaceful resolutions

• Competition for control over valuable natural resources can escalate into tensions and potential wars as nations seek to secure their access.

• Global tensions are not influenced by competition for resources

• Countries never engage in conflicts over natural resources

Evaluate the effectiveness of international agreements in combating global warming.

• International agreements have had some effectiveness in combating global warming, but challenges remain in enforcement and monitoring compliance.

• International agreements have worsened global warming due to lack of coordination.

• Global warming is not a real problem, so international agreements are unnecessary.

• International agreements have completely solved the issue of global warming.