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Global Issues: Environmental and Social — Quiz Answers

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Why were these policies established?

A
to better trade with foreign nations
B
to allow for open political elections
C
to protect vulnerable citizens
D
to empower an authoritarian regime
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Based on the details, how are North Korean citizens most likely affected?

A
They organize and participate in civil rights protests.
B
They feel free to offer opinions about the government.
C
They lack information about international events.
D
They have quite a bit of control over their government.
3

What can happen when people in a country lack food security?

A
malnutrition and disease
B
increased risk of attack
C
weakening of infrastructure
D
insecurity in other countries
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How are food insecurity and child labor similar?

A
Both negatively affect educational outcomes.
B
Both are caused by authoritarian regimes.
C
Both are worsened only by climate change.
D
Both occur only in rural areas of countries.
6

Match each response to the environmental challenge it works to prevent.

Answer:

conducting small, controlled burns|implementing border controls|planting trees in urban areas

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How is the World Food Program working to solve this social issue?

A
The program is working to deliver food to people who have become isolated.
B
The program is helping to establish social services in the regions in conflict.
C
The program is working to lower the price of produce and other fresh foods.
D
The program is helping to build grocery stores that will provide healthy foods.
8

Which environmental issue does the passage describe?

A
the improper disposal of waste
B
the loss of habitat caused by pollution
C
the increase in overfishing of swamps
D
the introduction of an invasive species
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How do many national governments try to make sure their citizens have access to food?

A
by encouraging citizens’ civil rights movements
B
by allowing child labor to help support families
C
by creating welfare programs and social services
D
by establishing safe zones for refugees

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