A Global Context

The transmission of cultural ideas and practices around the world.

The zone between protected wild land and land being developed.

A model of different stages that begins with high birth and death rates, moves through increasing birth rated and declining death rates to low birth rates and long life expectancy.

An economic trade agreement signed in 2016 by twelve countries along the Pacific Rim

When water is too warm coral will eject the algae in their tissues making them turn white. It is a sign of stress and an indicator of poor health and even the death of the coral.

The 750-mile active zone between he Pacific and North American plates that runs from San Francisco down to southern California.

A seasonal wind in South East Asia that blows from land to sea in October to May (dry monsoon ) and from sea to land on May to September bringing rain (wet monsoon).

The global exchange of plants and animals unique to either the Old World or the New World.

Adapting to the challenges of climate change.

A rapid increase in the number of people between the ages of 15 and 24.

Storms that develop over warm seas and ocean and then move across the surface of the globe that can generate high winds, tidal surges and heavy rain.

The amount of land required to support human activities.

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