Flashcards on Global Challenges and Natural Disasters
Global Challenges and Natural Disasters: Comprehensive Student Guide
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Global environmental and social problems
30 cards
Card 1
Question: What is a global problem?
Answer: An issue that affects the whole world, has international causes and worldwide consequences, and requires cooperation between countries to solve.
Card 2
Question: Give three examples of global problems.
Answer: Climate change, pollution, poverty (also wars and overpopulation).
Card 3
Question: How are global problems often related to each other?
Answer: They are often connected: one problem can cause or worsen another.
Card 4
Question: What is overpopulation?
Answer: When there are too many people for the available resources in an area.
Card 5
Question: List four causes of rapid population growth and overpopulation.
Answer: Lack of education; poor access to contraception; cultural traditions; better healthcare leading to lower child mortality.
Card 6
Question: Name four consequences of overpopulation.
Answer: Lack of food and clean water; unemployment; poverty; pressure on nature and cities.
Card 7
Question: What solutions are suggested for overpopulation?
Answer: Better education (especially for women); access to family planning; economic development.
Card 8
Question: What warning is given about ignoring overpopulation?
Answer: It may lead to mass migration and conflicts over resources.
Card 9
Question: What causes the greenhouse effect and global warming?
Answer: Greenhouse gases like CO₂ and methane trap heat; main causes include burning fossil fuels, deforestation, industry and transport.
Card 10
Question: List four consequences of global warming and climate change.
Answer: Rising sea levels; melting ice caps; desertification; extreme weather (storms, heatwaves).