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Cloning
Creating genetically identical plants and animals from cells of existing plants or animals.
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Cyber terrorism
Politically motivated attacks on information systems (computers)
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Emerging Nation
A nation in which the process of industrialization is not yet complete
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Developed Nation
Nation with all the facilities needed for the advanced production of manufactured goods.
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Free Trade
Commerce between nations without economic restrictions or barriers (such as tariffs)
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Gender inequality
The difference between men and women in terms of wealth and status
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Genetic Engineering
A transferring of genes from one living thing to another in order to produce an organism with new traits.
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Global Economy
All the financial interactions - involving people, businesses, and governments - that cross international boundaries.
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Green Revolution
20th Century attempt to increase food resources worldwide, involving the use of fertilizers and pesticides and the development of disease resistant crops.
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Internet
Linkage of computer networks that enables people around the world to exchange information and communicate with one another.
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Materialism
Placing of high value on acquiring of material possessions.
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Multinational Corporations
Companies that are headquartered in one nation, but have offices and facilities around the world.
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Ozone layer
Earth's upper atmosphere, which protects living things from the sun's damaging ultra violet rays.
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Political Dissent
The difference in opinon over political issues.
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Popular Culture
Cultural elements - sports, music, movies, clothing, and so forth - that reflects a groups common background and changing interests.
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Proliferation
Growth or spread - especially the spread of nuclear weapons to nations that do not currently have them.
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Refugee
A person who leaves his or her country to move to another to find safety.
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Sustainable Growth
Economic Development that meets people's needs but preserves the environment and conserves resources for future generations.
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Terrorism
The use of forces or threats to frighten people or governments to change their policies.
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World Trade Organization (WTO)
Group of developed nations which attempt to creat global economic policies and assist emerging and developing nations.
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