Global Issues Trivia Essential Question: How are the issues of population growth, resource consumption, poverty, conflict, and the environment connected? Take a moment to jot down an answer on your paper.

What is the current human population of the world? a. 4.0billion b. 7.2 billion c. 10.6 billion d. 18.5 billion

B. 7.2 billion We are approaching 8 billion fast!

2. What was the world’s human population in 1960? a. 0.5 billion b. 1.5 billion c. 3.3 billion d. 5.7 billion c. 3.3 billion It has almost doubled in 50 years growing by more than 3 billion people.

3. At current rates of growth, what will world population be in 2050? Think about your answers to the last 2 questions… About 9.6 billion

4. What are the first, second, third, and fourth most-populous countries in the world?

From first to fourth most populous: China India United States Indonesia – really? YES!

5. By about how many people per year is world population growing? a. 25 million b. 55 million c. 80 million d. 95 million Get your “math” experts to estimate this based on the previous questions…

c. 80 million WOW! That’s a lot. Where will we put them all?

6. What percentage of the world’s people today live in cities? b. 25% c. 50% d. 80%

c. 50% Cities are called “urban” areas What are areas outside of cities that are developed with neighborhoods? “suburban” or “suburbs” What are undeveloped areas called? “rural”

7. What city in the world has the largest population? a. New York, United States b. Shanghai, China c. Mumbai, India d. Tokyo, Japan

7. What city in the world has the largest population? Tokyo’s metro population is over 37 million people and growing! 1.  Tokyo, Japan (37,126,000) 2.   Jakarta, Indonesia (26,063,000) 3.   Seoul, South Korea (22,547,000) 4.   Delhi, India (22,242,000) 5.   Shanghai, China (20,860,000) 6.   Manila, Philippines (20,767,000) 7.   Karachi, Pakistan (20,711,000) 8.   New York, USA (20,464,000) 9.   Sao Paulo, Brazil (20,186,000) 10.   Mexico City, Mexico (19,463,000) 11.   Cairo, Egypt (17,816,000) 12.   Beijing, China (17,311,000) 13.   Osaka, Japan (17,011,000) 14.   Mumbai (Bombay), India (16,910,000) 15.   Guangzhou, China (16,827,000)

8. Because of urban sprawl in the United States, an area comparable to what percent of the size of Bahrain is paved over each year? a. 50 b. 100 c. 200 d. 250

D) 250%

9. In 1950, average life expectancy (the age most people live to be before dying) worldwide was:

10. In 2000, average life expectancy worldwide was: b. 56 c. 65 d. 76 C. 65 What is life expectancy’s role in global issues?

Ecological footprint Ecological Footprint Bioprint 11. What is the measurement tool called that is used to describe the area of the Earth’s surface necessary to support a given human lifestyle? Ecological footprint Ecological Footprint Bioprint

12. What country has the largest Ecological Footprint per person? a. United States b. Italy c. Japan d. Afghanistan

a. United States The people of the U.S. take up the most room to support their lifestyles on average, in comparison to other countries.

13. What environmental concern is associated with habitat loss? a. Ecological Footprint b. Biodiversity—extinction of species c. Habitat Depletion

b. Biodiversity— extinction of species

14. What are some humane methods proven to reduce population growth? Brainstorm with your group to come up with at least one idea… Provide access to reproductive health care Educate and empower women Reduce poverty

15. Roughly what percentage of the world’s people live on $2 a day or less? b. 30% c. 40% d. 65% c. 40% http://www.globalissues.org/article/26/poverty-facts-and-stats

16. Roughly what percentage of the world’s people live on $1 a day or less? b. 20% a. 10% b. 20% c. 45% d. 60%

17. What is the most widely spoken language on Earth? a. Spanish b. English c. Mandarin Chinese d. Arabic

c. Mandarin Chinese Though English is common in a much greater number of countries, China’s sheer size puts Mandarin as the most widely spoken language. Mandarin: 850 Million 1st Language, over 200 Million 2nd language 5 Countries where it is a common language English: 335 Million 1st Language, over 500 Million 2nd language 115 Countries where it is a common language

18. Roughly how many people in the world today are chronically hungry? a. 800 million b. 400 million c. 1 billion d. 600 million

a. 800 million

19. Roughly what percentage of the world’s people lack access to a safe water supply? b. 15% c. 20% d. 50%

c. 20%

20. Approximately what percentage of global energy do hydrocarbon fuels generate? Hyrdocarbons are a source of world’s electric energy and heat sources (such as home heating, natural gas, oil)

d. 80%

Agriculture accounts for about 65-70% of water use 21. What activity accounts for the highest water use worldwide - agriculture, industry, or domestic? Collaborate with your team and come up with your answer. Agriculture accounts for about 65-70% of water use Industry for about 20-25% Domestic for about 13%

22. Worldwide, how many cars and trucks are in use each day? a. 10 million b. 100 million c. 200 million d. 600 million

d. 600 million

23. What is a renewable resource? Key word is “renew”

Renewable resource- A resource such as trees, wind, or fish that can be replaced as it is consumed

a. helium b. carbon c. oxygen d. hydrogen 24. What element do many scientists believe can provide an unlimited source of clean energy? a. helium b. carbon c. oxygen d. hydrogen

d. Hydrogen

How are the issues of population growth, resource consumption, poverty, conflict, and the environment connected? Read your original answer. Think about what you learned from this quiz. Rethink the question and add to your answer. Wait until all members of your group are finished writing and take turns sharing your responses with each other.

Reflect Based on what you learned and what you know- What do you think is the most important issue facing the future of the world today? Why? population growth resource consumption (using up our resources) poverty conflict environment

Share with your group When all are finished writing, pass your paper to the person next to you. Read and write a response to that person. Repeat this process until you get your paper back.

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