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ConsumptionDevelopmentThe World’s Greatest Producers The Environment Global Connections CHAPTER 7 REVIEW

 What is the definition of consumption?  The purchase and use of goods and services. 100 CONSUMPTION 100

 True or False: There is enough food to feed everyone in the world.  True, developed nations produce more food than they can consume, and still half of Africa goes to bed hungry every night. 200 CONSUMPTION 200

 What is the most important factor in consumption levels?  The level of development of a country. 300 CONSUMPTION 300

 This country leads the world in oil consumption, mostly burned as gasoline.  The United States. The U.S. only has 5% of the world’s population, but consumes 25% of the oil pumped out of the ground every year! 400 CONSUMPTION 400

 The most common measurement of a country’s development is this measure.  Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which measures the total value of goods and services produced by a country in a year. 100 DEVELOPMENT 100

 What is the global consumer class?  The global consumer class is made up of people who earn at least $7,000 a year. 500 CONSUMPTION 500

 The more developed a country, the ____ (more/less) the country consumes.  More 200 DEVELOPMENT 200

 What causes hunger in both the developed and developing world?  Poverty 300 DEVELOPMENT 300

 As developing economies grow, more people are able to afford luxury items like cars. What does this mean for a resource like oil?  Oil is a nonrenewable resource, and the demand for oil may be more than the supply available in the future. 400 DEVELOPMENT 400

 Compare and contrast developed and developing nations (find 3 differences). 500 DEVELOPMENT 500 Developed NationsDeveloping Nations 30 countries in the world150 countries in the world Live in urban areasLive in rural areas Work in factories or officesWork in agriculture Governments provide people with many services (schooling, fire protection, safe drinking water, etc.) Governments do not provide people with many services. Earn good wages, allowing for more consumption Earn low wages, making their consumption low

 What does this graph tell us about the U.S. workforce?  American’s work the most hours due to a strong work ethic. 100 WORLD’S GREATEST 100

 What is a country’s greatest source of wealth?  Its people! 200 WORLD’S GREATEST 200

 What are some characteristics of a strong work ethic?  Belief in moral value of hard work, that work is good for people, gives purpose to our lives, benefits families and communities, makes us successful. 300 WORLD’S GREATEST 300

 How does schooling help to make American workers the most productive in the world?  A highly skilled workforce helps to increase worker productivity, or the value of work done per hour. 400 WORLD’S GREATEST 400

 How do a strong work ethic and drive for success help American’s production?  Americans work longer hours and take less vacation, allowing them to work more and produce more. 500 WORLD’S GREATEST 500

 There is enough oil to meet world demand at present, but oil will run out someday. When do experts believe oil production will peak in the U.S.?  A  B  C  D  B THE ENVIRONMENT 100

 A high level of consumption can cause two kinds of problems. What are these two problems?  Pressure on resources and harm to the environment. 200 THE ENVIRONMENT 200

 There are several ways that we can protect the planet and live well. Name 2.  Cut back waste, find ways to do more with less, use cleaner resources, and recycling. 300 THE ENVIRONMENT 300

 Waste is more than just garbage. How do people waste resources, and what changes can we make to stop being so wasteful? 400 THE ENVIRONMENT 400 WasteSolution Buy too much foodBuying less food Leave on lights/appliancesUse less electricity DrivingWalking/Public Transportation/Biking

 Which product was the most recycled in 2003? Why do you think it was recycled the most? 500 THE ENVIRONMENT 500

 Computers and other technology are readily available in the developed world, but not in the developing world. What is the technology gap between the developed and developing world called?  The digital divide 100 GLOBAL CONNECTIONS 100

 Increased consumption creates several environmental problems. What can result from the use of non-renewable resources like coal and gasoline?  Air pollution & diseases in the population 200 GLOBAL CONNECTIONS 200

 What does this graph tell us about the consumer class in developing and developed countries?  The consumer class of developing nations is much smaller than in developed nations. 300 GLOBAL CONNECTIONS 300

 Which countries produce more waste, developed or developing nations? Why do you think this is?  Developed nations because there is greater wealth, consumption, but there is less assessment of waste production in developing countries, so it is hard to know for sure. 400 GLOBAL CONNECTIONS 400

 How can recycling help the planet?  Recycling creates jobs and saves resources. 500 GLOBAL CONNECTIONS 500

Name 3 problems that could be a result of the developing world becoming as rich as the developed world. FINAL QUESTION