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A) Israel
B) France
C) India
D) China
E) Yemen
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A) Southern Europe and Southeast Asia
B) Latin America and the Near East
C) Southeast Asia and Africa
D) Eastern Europe and the Middle East
E) Africa and Latin America
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A) The Iranian government's secret attempts to develop atomic weapons.
B) Many fear Cold War-era weapon stockpiles being used by terrorists.
C) Nuclear power plants worldwide are vulnerable to terrorist attacks.
D) A fear that chemical or biological warfare will be used in attacks.
E) The inadequate and nonexistent policing and protection of mines.
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Greenhouse gases are gases in Earth's atmosphere that trap heat. They let sunlight in but prevent some of the heat that the sunlight brings from leaving the atmosphere. This process is known as the greenhouse effect. It is a natural and necessary phenomenon, as it keeps our planet warm enough to sustain life. However, human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation, have increased concentrations of these gases, leading to more heat being trapped and thus contributing to global warming.
The primary greenhouse gases in Earth's atmosphere are:
1. Carbon dioxide (CO2): Produced by burning fossil fuels (coal, natural gas, and oil), solid waste, trees and wood products, and also as a result of certain chemical reactions (e.g., manufacture of cement).
2. Methane (CH4): Emitted during the production and transport of coal, oil, and natural gas. Methane is also emitted by livestock and other agricultural practices and by the decay of organic waste in municipal solid waste landfills.
3. Nitrous oxide (N2O): Emitted from agricultural and industrial activities, as well as during combustion of fossil fuels and solid waste.
4. Fluorinated gases: A group of synthetic gases used in a range of industrial applications. While often emitted in smaller quantities, they are much more potent than CO2 in terms of their ability to trap heat in the atmosphere. This group includes hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), and nitrogen trifluoride (NF3).
The increase in greenhouse gases caused by human activity is enhancing the greenhouse effect, leading to a warming of the Earth's surface and the lower atmosphere. This enhanced greenhouse effect is the main driver of current climate change, leading to shifts in weather patterns, rising sea levels, and increased frequency of extreme weather events. Reducing emissions of greenhouse gases through better technology, energy efficiency, and a shift to renewable energy sources is critical to mitigating the impacts of climate change.
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A) Oversee the administration of UNESCO.
B) Oversee the administration of WHO.
C) Refer international issues to the United Nations Secretariat.
D) Debate issues and recommend actions to the Security Council.
E) Use land, sea, and air military action against aggression of nations.
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B) 50 percent
C) 30 percent
D) 60 percent
E) 75 percent
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A) Fewer students have access to public higher education.
B) Students find it difficult to find funds to sustain them while in college.
C) Countries provide living expense stipends to students.
D) Few women take advantage of access to higher education.
E) Fewer men enter the business and science programs in college.
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A) The General Assembly
B) The Security Council
C) The World Health Organization (WHO)
D) International Labor Organization (ILO)
E) The United Nations Secretariat
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A) The Spanish-American War and the First Gulf War.
B) The Industrial Revolution and the Post-industrial Revolution.
C) Western Imperialism and the invention of the Internet
D) The Spanish-American War and the September 11 attacks.
E) World War I and the collapse of communism.
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Answers would include a discussion of the end of communism, increase in standards of living for the developed nations, and continuing struggles in the developing nations with strategies such as a shift in manual to mental work and the struggles they still face.
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