World History Unit Nine Terms

Creating genetically identical plants and animals from cells of existing plants or animals.

Politically motivated attacks on information systems (computers)

A nation in which the process of industrialization is not yet complete

Nation with all the facilities needed for the advanced production of manufactured goods.

Commerce between nations without economic restrictions or barriers (such as tariffs)

The difference between men and women in terms of wealth and status

A transferring of genes from one living thing to another in order to produce an organism with new traits.

All the financial interactions - involving people, businesses, and governments - that cross international boundaries.

20th Century attempt to increase food resources worldwide, involving the use of fertilizers and pesticides and the development of disease resistant crops.

Linkage of computer networks that enables people around the world to exchange information and communicate with one another.

Placing of high value on acquiring of material possessions.

Companies that are headquartered in one nation, but have offices and facilities around the world.

Earth's upper atmosphere, which protects living things from the sun's damaging ultra violet rays.

The difference in opinon over political issues.

Cultural elements - sports, music, movies, clothing, and so forth - that reflects a groups common background and changing interests.

Growth or spread - especially the spread of nuclear weapons to nations that do not currently have them.

A person who leaves his or her country to move to another to find safety.

Economic Development that meets people's needs but preserves the environment and conserves resources for future generations.

The use of forces or threats to frighten people or governments to change their policies.

Group of developed nations which attempt to creat global economic policies and assist emerging and developing nations.