Trends, Networks and Critical Thinking in the 21st Century Examination Reviewer

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What is the definition of planetary networks according to the text?

How people generate and manufacture the products they need to use, sell, or consume.

The atmospheric condition involving hot or cold, rainy or dry, cloudy or clear sky and stormy or calm in a short period of time.

The major changes in the climate that last for long periods of time.

The interconnections and interrelations among the various elements in the natural environment enveloping and affecting Earth as well as beyond Earth's surface. (correct)

What is the primary cause of global warming according to the text?

The thinning of the ozone layer in Earth's atmosphere. (correct)

The atmospheric condition involving hot or cold, rainy or dry, cloudy or clear sky and stormy or calm in a short period of time.

How people generate and manufacture the products they need to use, sell, or consume.

The major changes in the climate that last for long periods of time.

What is the key difference between climate and weather according to the text?

Climate refers to the major changes in the climate that last for long periods of time, while weather is how people generate and manufacture the products they need to use, sell, or consume.

Climate refers to the use of economic or consumer goods and resources, while weather is the atmospheric condition involving hot or cold, rainy or dry, cloudy or clear sky and stormy or calm in a short period of time.

Climate refers to the interconnections and interrelations among the various elements in the natural environment enveloping and affecting Earth as well as beyond Earth's surface, while weather is the thinning of the ozone layer in Earth's atmosphere.

Climate refers to the prevailing set of atmospheric conditions such as temperature and humidity of a place within a span of time, while weather is the atmospheric condition involving hot or cold, rainy or dry, cloudy or clear sky and stormy or calm in a short period of time. (correct)

What is the primary difference between production and consumption?

Production refers to the prevailing set of atmospheric conditions such as temperature and humidity of a place within a span of time, while consumption refers to the use of economic or consumer goods and resources. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the Kyoto Protocol according to the text?

To specify targets and timeframes for reduction of Greenhouse gasses emission of the industrialized countries. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage reduction in carbon emissions was the United States' target from 2000 to 2012?

7 percent Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'status' refer to according to the passage?

An individual's position in society and the associated rights and obligations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the six principles of Gestalt laws mentioned in the passage?

Repetition Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what does the Gestalt law of 'proximity' state?

Objects or shapes that are close to one another will be perceived as a group Signup and view all the answers

What is the main message or recommendation conveyed in the first two sentences of the passage?

Individuals should both inform themselves about environmental issues and support organizations that address them Signup and view all the answers

What does the Gestalt law of 'closure' refer to according to the passage?

The tendency to perceive incomplete shapes or objects as complete Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the passage?

To provide recommendations for being informed and supporting environmental organizations Signup and view all the answers

What does the Human-centered development concept aim to achieve?

Increase equity in development outcomes Signup and view all the answers

Which type of globalization involves the spread of technology across borders?

Technological Globalization Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Ecological Globalization?

Constant exchange of materials by ecosystems Signup and view all the answers

How is Geographical Globalization defined?

Processes contributing to global relationships Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between collaboration and cooperation?

Collaboration involves working towards a common goal, while cooperation does not. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Strategic analysis?

Involves breaking down complex problems into parts Signup and view all the answers

What is intuitive thinking defined as?

Quick and ready insight Signup and view all the answers

Which type of networks are composed of relations with government officials, student government, and community leaders?

Political networks Signup and view all the answers

What does 'center of influence' refer to?

A person to whom others gravitate around Signup and view all the answers

How is a 'trend' different from a 'fad'?

Trend continuously grows and evolves over time, while fad is intense but short-lived. Signup and view all the answers

Which component makes up an economic network?

Manufacturers and sellers of goods Signup and view all the answers

What is a pattern in the context of political networks?

Relations with government officials and community leaders Signup and view all the answers

What does continuity suggest about the nature of things?

Things tend to continue shapes beyond their ending points Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say symmetry or order connotes?

Stability and peace Signup and view all the answers

What was the key contribution of Roland Robertson to the understanding of globalization?

He defined globalization as 'the understanding of the world and the increased perception of the world as a whole' Signup and view all the answers

What is the key distinction made in the text between economic globalization and social globalization?

Economic globalization is about the intensification of cross-border movement of goods, services, technologies and capital, while social globalization is about people-centered development Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say is the 'essence of globalization or evolution of generation'?

The interconnections that cross country borders Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say migration refers to?

The movement of people to another place, often in large groups Signup and view all the answers