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what percent of American adults used technology in 2008.

75 percent

where you find strong governments

Developed country like Japan, America, most of Europe, new Zealand, Australia and canada

The per capita GDP is calculated by-

Diving a country's total GDP by its population

Describe where people live and work in developing countries.

Live in rural areas and work in agricultural areas

Is oil popular in developing countries?

No. it's used more by developed countries like America.

Why do Kuwait, Saudia Arabia and UAE consume large amounts of oil per capita?

Oil is found in abundance in many countries in the Middle East and is used as a fuel source there. Other developing countries, like Singapore and South Korea, often import fuel for their industries.

What is oil used for?

Oil is refined into gasoline. It is also used to make asphalt, plastics, nylon, heating oil, and other products.

People can protect the planet from the harmful effects of consumption by-

Recycling used goods into materials that can be used to make new ones

Which of these countries leads the world in oil consumption?

United States

What are three reasons Americans have such a high GDP?

abundant natural resources, advanced technologies and the greatest source of wealth for any country

Give examples of services that developed nations' governments provide for their people.

public school,fire protection and safe drinking water

calories

the amount of energy in food

The global consumer class is made up of people who earn at least-

$7,000 per year

Americans make up just 5% of the world population. How much oil do they consume?

25% of the oil pumped out of the ground each year

How many calories per day are needed by average adults to live healthy lives?

2700 calories

On average, adults need about 2,700 calories per day. How many calories do people in many developed countries consume per day?

3300

American Work Ethic

A belief in the moral value, or goodness, of hard work

What is one consequence of the growth of the global consumer class?

A shortage of resources such as food, water, or fuel

What is an educated workforce?

American workers are among the most productive in the world because they are part of this

What is one reason why American workers are so productive?

American workers are educated and highly skilled

In which of the following nations are people more likely to be walking or riding bicycles to work?

China

What country's oil consumption has grown drastically?

China

What is protecting the planet?

Cutting back on waste, finding ways to do more with less, and using cleaner resources can help with this

Reasons Americans are so productive

Educated and Strong work ethic

The GDP of the U.S. is-

Greater than that of China and India combined

Which nation has the highest rate of poverty in the world?

India

Give two examples of developed nations beside the United States and Canada.

Japan, Australia

Which developing countries consume the most oil per capita?

Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates consume large amounts of oil per capita

What causes hunger

Mainly poverty

Why does India have the largest number of hungry people in the world

Many Indian farmers can make more money by exporting food to other countries

Why is there a lack of computers in many villages in India?

Many villages there do not yet have electricity

How is India trying to reduce the digital divide?

More than 1,000 colleges and universities offer computer classes to students

Which statement is most likely to be true of a developing country?

Most adults live in rural areas and work in agriculture.

Which statement about computers is true?

Most households in the U.S. own a computer

What are resources?

Most of these in the world are limited, meaning there is only so much fertile land, fresh water, and oil available to meet human needs

List three countries that consume a high number of calories per capita, per day. What type of country tends to consume fewer calories per capita? What type of country tends to consume more calories per capita? Why do you think that is?

Poor countries are the type of countries that tend to consume fewer calories. It think this because they don't have as much money. Here are three countries that are consuming low numbers of calories. They are Togo, Malawi, and Central African Republic.

Which developed countries consume the most oil per capita?

The United States, Japan, and the Netherlands use large amounts of oil per capita.

Why does the US consume the most oil per capita?

Their cars, trains, and planes need oil for fuel. Power plants burn oil to generate electricity, and oil is used to heat buildings in winter.

What would happen if every nation consumed oil at the same rate as the U.S.?

There would not be enough oil to meet world demand

What is increased consumption?

This could lead to a shortage of food, water, and fuel, cause air and water pollution, and create more trash/garbage

What is higher education?

This form of schooling makes American workers among the most productive in the world

Compared to workers in most developed countries, Americans-

Work more hours per year

developing country

a poorer country with a less advanced economy

developed country

a wealthy county with an advanced economy--many different industries to provide a comfortable way of life for most of their people

What type of graph is used in the book to compare numerical data about different places?

cartograms

Based on population, what are the two largest counties in the world?

china and India

How is India working to reduce the digital divide?

colleges and universities in India offer computer classes to students.

Ways to protect our planet from consumption pollution

cut back on garbage (we often buy more food than we can eat and throw it out); do more with less for example smaller computers; use cleaner resources like sun and wind electricity instead of burning fossil fuel; recycle

Which term best describes a country with a high per capita GDP?

developed

What kinds of countries have a high GDP? A low GDP?

high GDPs are in developed countries; low GDPs are in developing countries

How increased consumption causes environmental problems

oil/gas from cars cause air pollution; some trash can be toxic like old batteries/computers and leak into water and soil

per capita

per person, or "by or for each person"

List three countries that consume a high number of calories per capita, per day. What type of country tends to consume more calories per capita? What type of country tends to consume more calories per capita? Why do you think that is?

rich countries are the type of countries that tend to consume more calories. I think this because they have more money to buy more seeds to grow food. Three countries that get a bunch of calories are U.S.A., Canada, and Iceland.

work ethic

the belief in the moral value, or goodness, of hard work

technology

the creation and use of tools to meet practical needs

digital divide

the gap between people with and without access to computers

the consumer class

the group of people in the world who make over $7000 per year

gross domestic product (GDP)

total value of all the goods and services produced in a country in one year

recycling

turning used resources into new ones

consumption

using (or purchasing) goods or services