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What is the name of the 0 degree longitude?
What is the name of the 0 degree longitude?
- Prime Meridian (correct)
- Tropic of Cancer
- Equator
- Tropic of Capricorn
What is the purpose of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
What is the purpose of the World Health Organization (WHO)?
- To fund healthcare initiatives in developing countries
- To provide leadership on global health matters, shape the health research agenda, and set norms and standards (correct)
- To regulate the import and export of health-related goods
- To provide emergency response to natural disasters worldwide
What are some children's rights?
What are some children's rights?
- Right to consume alcohol, right to smoke, right to join the military
- Right to education, right to play, right to be protected from violence (correct)
- Right to drive, right to vote, right to work
- Right to own property, right to travel alone, right to marry
Canada is not a trading country
Canada is not a trading country
Non-governmental organizations are not significant in addressing social issues
Non-governmental organizations are not significant in addressing social issues
Canada is a major trading country because it only exports goods and does not import any products.
Canada is a major trading country because it only exports goods and does not import any products.
Longitude and latitude are used to locate positions on Earth's surface, but they have no other practical purposes.
Longitude and latitude are used to locate positions on Earth's surface, but they have no other practical purposes.
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are not significant in addressing political, economic, social, and environmental issues.
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are not significant in addressing political, economic, social, and environmental issues.
Flashcards
What is the Prime Meridian?
What is the Prime Meridian?
A line of longitude that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole and divides the Earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres. All locations on the Prime Meridian have a longitude of 0 degrees.
What is the purpose of the WHO?
What is the purpose of the WHO?
The World Health Organization (WHO) works to promote health and well-being for everyone globally. They provide leadership, set standards, and research solutions to health challenges.
What are some children's rights?
What are some children's rights?
Children have rights that protect their well-being and development. These include the right to education, play, a safe environment free from violence, and other basic needs.
Is Canada a trading country?
Is Canada a trading country?
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Are NGOs important for social issues?
Are NGOs important for social issues?
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Does Canada only export goods?
Does Canada only export goods?
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What are the practical uses of longitude and latitude?
What are the practical uses of longitude and latitude?
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Are NGOs important for global issues?
Are NGOs important for global issues?
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Study Notes
Geography
- The 0-degree longitude is also known as the Prime Meridian.
International Organizations
- The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.
Human Rights
- Children's rights are a set of rights specifically designed to protect and promote the well-being of children, including the right to live with their parents, the right to education, and the right to be protected from exploitation.
Economy
- Canada is a major trading country, meaning it both exports and imports goods and services.
Social Impact
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a significant role in addressing various social, economic, environmental, and political issues.
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Test your knowledge on topics such as the United Nations, children's rights, Canada's trade, longitude and latitude, global health factors, and the World Health Organization with this informative quiz. Challenge yourself with questions about international organizations, geography, trade, and global health to expand your understanding of these important global issues.
