Belief of the majority of the world’s scientists

Use the following to answer questions 1-8:

Select the word or phrase from the Terms section that best matches the definition or example provided in the Definitions section.

 

Terms

a. feminization of poverty

b. megacities

c. green revolution

d. bazaar economy

e. digital divide

f. multinational corporations

g. middle powers

h. global warming

1.

The belief of the majority of the world’s scientists that hydrocarbons produced through the burning of fossil fuels have caused a greenhouse effect that has increased global temperatures over time. _________________

2.

The gap between levels of access to computing, Internet, and telecommunications between rich and poor regions and populations. _________________

3.

The issue that those living in extreme poverty are disproportionately women. _________________

4.

Countries with significant economic influence that became increasingly assertive regional leaders after the Cold War. _________________

5.

The increase in food production stemming from the introduction of high-yielding wheat, hybrid seeds, and other advancements. _________________

6.

Cities with populations of 5 million people or more. _________________

7.

Business firms that operate in a number of different countries and tend to adopt a global rather than a national perspective. _________________

8.

An economy with few salaried jobs and an abundance of tiny, unregulated businesses such as peddlers and pushcart operators. _________________

Answer Key

1.

h. global warming

2.

e. digital divide

3.

a. feminization of poverty

4.

g. middle powers

5.

c. green revolution

6.

b. megacities

7.

f. multinational corporations

8.

d. bazaar economy