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Global Issues Major Themes
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Why do people settle in certain areas? Where are most cities located? Near WATER Weather/climate is better Transportation Trade routes Good/Better soil for agriculture Drinking water
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Developed vs. Developing Birthrate Death Rate Life Expectancy Literacy Rate Industrial Technology Per Capita Income Level of Urbanization
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Why do countries have high death rates in developing regions (Africa, etc.) Diseases & epidemics (malaria, cholera…) High rates of AIDS/HIV No access to health care, medicine, doctors, hospitals War & Violence Famine (not enough food) Drought (not enough water)
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Why do people move from rural areas (countryside) to cities (urbanization)? Better job opportunities To make more money Better housing available Closer to health care and hospitals Closer to schools & education
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What are problems that occur with rapid urbanization? Unemployment-not enough jobs for everyone Not enough housing, shantytowns Schools become overcrowded Hospitals/health care system becomes overcrowded Pollution/Poor Sanitation – Could lead to diseases spreading Traffic
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What are some cultural characteristics ethnic groups share? Religion Language Music Food Clothing History Place of origin Values Much more…
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Major World Religions & country/region where that religion is dominant 1. Christianity- Latin America, Europe, Africa 2. Islam - Middle East 3. Judaism - Israel 4. Hinduism - India 5. Buddhism - Asia 6. Confucianism - China 7. Shintoism - Japan
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Scarcity/Shortage of Natural Resource Oil or Water Can increase prices Can increase trade Can increase power of country that has it Can cause conflict or war Black market
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