Chapter 2 Key Term Quiz

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

A phenomenon in which areas that typically received greater amounts of precipitation become drier and take on characteristics more prevalent in desert climates.

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.

An indicator used to describe and measure the number of distinct plant and animal species in a given geographical area.

A global change in mortality and fertility that occurred around 1800, but also refers to the four phases of transition.

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.

Adapting to the challenges of climate change.

The period around 1800, centered in Britain, in which manufacturers rapidly discovered and implemented new ways of creating products.

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

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

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

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