Chapter 2 Key Term Quiz

A Global Context
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A logarithmic scale that measure seismic disturbances from 1 to 10.

The economic and political alliance of most European countries.

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

The transmission of cultural ideas and practices around the world.

The ability to meet the needs of the present without destroying the needs of the future.

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

A scientific organization established by the United Nations to provide objective information on climate change and its possible impacts

The growing interdependence across national boundaries of economic flows and transactions.

A measure of the number of individuals below 14 and over 65 when compared to the total working aged population.

A gas produced from the burning of carbon. The increasing amount in the atmosphere is responsible for climate change.

Adapting to the challenges of climate change.

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