Global Issues Name:_________________________________Exam 2 Spring 2015 be clear here

Key #2

Multiple Choice Questions : 2 pointes each1. TPP stands for?

A. Trans-Pacific PartnershipB. Total Profit PlanningC. True Pacific PlanningD. Top Profit Portfolio

2. What happens to the carrying capacity of an ecosystem when it encounters stress (drought, fire, etc.) that is atypical for that system?A. Carrying capacity goes upB. Carrying capacity goes downC. Carrying capacity stays the sameD. No effect on carrying capacity

3. Resilience of an (eco)system is its ability toA. change its function based on changing external factorsB. resist any change in its function by degradationC. spring back to its normal equilibrium after degradationD. actively use degrading forces to its advantage

4. In the I=P•A•T equation, which of the P,A,T are under our control?A. populationB. affluenceC. technologyD. all of theseE. none of these

5. What is different about renewable energy sources as compared to non-renewable energy sources (other than their renewability, of course)A. they have much higher energy densitiesB. they tend to be geographically favored in certain areasC. their outputs are all uniform and constantD. they tend to be a one-size-fits-all type of energy

6. Of the four types of economic systems we looked at in class, which is most concerned with keeping external actors (other countries, typically) at a disadvantage in trade?A. mercantilismB. socialismC. communismD. capitalism

7. Which of the following is NOT a goal of Neoliberalism?A. Minimizing the role of government in the marketB. Reducing barriers to international tradeC. Ensuring an equal distribution of global wealthD. Encouraging greater market competitionE. Fostering long run economic growth

8. Which of the following is FALSE regarding environmental refugees?A. They lack the political rights that come from official refugee status B. They are directly to blame for their own environmental circumstancesC. Their best (or only) adaptation strategy is migration (permanent/temporary)D. Their adaptation strategies often create new (or compound existing) problemsE. None of the above

9. Which of the following does NOT impact your ecological footprint?A. The type and amount of energy usedB. The type and amount of food consumedC. The type and amount of packaging usedD. The country you live inE. All of the above impact your ecological footprint

10. Which ideology is currently dominating most discussions of global economics?A. LibertarianismB. CommunismC. SocialismD. NeoliberalismE. Conservatism

11. __ refers to short-term, localized fluctuations in environmental conditions, especially in the atmosphere.A. weatherB. climateC. biomeD. agricultureE. none of these

12. Which of the following organizations send capital from developed countries to developing countries??A. World BankB. International Monetary FundC. Organization of Petroleum Exporting CountriesD. A and BE. none of these

13. Multinational corporations ask for which of the following from nation-states, in exchange for locating in the nation-states’ territories and providing jobs to their citizens? A. tax breaksB. reduced or removed tariffs, duties, and feesC. lessened or weakened regulationD. all of theseE. none of these

14. In Wallerstein’s analytical model, a __ does not last as long as a world-economy, despite being more centralized.A. mini-systemB. socialist world-governmentC. world seriesD. world-empireE. none of these

15. Imperialism was a major political force in? A. 19th and 20th centuriesB. 18th centuryC. NeverD. It is still the dominate force

16. The discovery of large deposits of “black earths” in the Amazon Basin suggest

A. Growing seasons may be different

B. Few limits need to be placed on lumber operations

C. Nothing as of yet, too little in known

D. all of the above

E. none of the above

17. Which of the following energy sources creates the most pollution?

A. Wind

B. Coal

C. Natural Gas

D. Oil

E. Solar

18. The Gulf Stream may be characterized asA. A Thermohaline CurrentB. Vital to the Climate of Western EuropeC. A Key aspect for Atlantic fish populationsD. all of the aboveE. none of the above

19. A country with protectionist trade policies would _______________.A. seek to balance imports and exports.B. not participate in global trading, but seek self-sufficiency.C. remove all trade barriers, such as tariffs and quotas.D. subsidize export industries and limit competitive imports.

20. A major event in creating the new economic world order at the end of WWII was __________.A. The Earth Summit in RioB. The Bretton Woods meeting, establishing the World Bank and IMFC. The founding of the World Trade OrganizationD. The Global Financial Crisis

Section 2 short answer, choose 4 of the 5 below, answer thoroughly using specific examples 15 points each

1 Propose how humanity could reduce our overall impact by altering ONE of the P, A, or T in the I=P•A•T equation, giving concrete examples from the readings and/or contemporary events around the world.

2. Using course materials and concepts support or refute the following. “Economic theory changes more slowly than the social or material characteristics of a society.

3. How does redistribution operate? In what situations/societies might this be a good means of exchange?

4. What are the Milankovitch Cycles? How do they impact the discussion of climate change?

5. What are the main “parts” of the global economy according to World System Theory? Provide an example of each segment that illustrates these relationships drawing upon our readings or lectures.

Global Issues Name:_________________________________Exam 2 Spring 2015 be clear here

Key #5

Multiple Choice Questions : 2 points each

1. In the I=P•A•T equation, which of the P,A,T are under our control?A. populationB. affluenceC. technologyD. all of theseE. none of these

2. What is different about renewable energy sources as compared to non-renewable energy sources (other than their renewability, of course)A. they have much higher energy densitiesB. they tend to be geographically favored in certain areasC. their outputs are all uniform and constantD. they tend to be a one-size-fits-all type of energy

3. Of the four types of economic systems we looked at in class, which is most concerned with keeping external actors (other countries, typically) at a disadvantage in trade?A. mercantilismB. socialismC. communismD. capitalism

4. Which of the following is NOT a goal of Neoliberalism?A. Minimizing the role of government in the marketB. Reducing barriers to international tradeC. Ensuring an equal distribution of global wealthD. Encouraging greater market competitionE. Fostering long run economic growth

5. Which of the following energy sources creates the most pollution?

A. Wind

B. Coal

C. Natural Gas

D. Oil

E. Solar

6. The Gulf Stream may be characterized asA. A Thermohaline CurrentB. Vital to the Climate of Western EuropeC. A Key aspect for Atlantic fish populationsD. all of the aboveE. none of the above

7. A country with protectionist trade policies would _______________.A. seek to balance imports and exports.B. not participate in global trading, but seek self-sufficiency.C. remove all trade barriers, such as tariffs and quotas.D. subsidize export industries and limit competitive imports.

8. A major event in creating the new economic world order at the end of WWII was __________.A. The Earth Summit in RioB. The Bretton Woods meeting, establishing the World Bank and IMFC. The founding of the World Trade OrganizationD. The Global Financial Crisis

9. TPP stands for?A. Trans-Pacific PartnershipB. Total Profit PlanningC. True Pacific PlanningD. Top Profit Portfolio

10. What happens to the carrying capacity of an ecosystem when it encounters stress (drought, fire, etc.) that is atypical for that system?A. Carrying capacity goes upB. Carrying capacity goes downC. Carrying capacity stays the sameD. No effect on carrying capacity

11. Resilience of an (eco)system is its ability toA. change its function based on changing external factorsB. resist any change in its function by degradationC. spring back to its normal equilibrium after degradationD. actively use degrading forces to its advantage

12. Which of the following is FALSE regarding environmental refugees?A. They lack the political rights that come from official refugee status B. They are directly to blame for their own environmental circumstancesC. Their best (or only) adaptation strategy is migration (permanent/temporary)D. Their adaptation strategies often create new (or compound existing) problemsE. None of the above

13. Which of the following does NOT impact your ecological footprint?A. The type and amount of energy usedB. The type and amount of food consumedC. The type and amount of packaging usedD. The country you live inE. All of the above impact your ecological footprint

14. Which ideology is currently dominating most discussions of global economics?A. LibertarianismB. CommunismC. SocialismD. NeoliberalismE. Conservatism

15. __ refers to short-term, localized fluctuations in environmental conditions, especially in the atmosphere.A. weatherB. climateC. biomeD. agricultureE. none of these

16. Which of the following organizations send capital from developed countries to developing countries??A. World BankB. International Monetary FundC. Organization of Petroleum Exporting CountriesD. A and BE. none of these

17. Multinational corporations ask for which of the following from nation-states, in exchange for locating in the nation-states’ territories and providing jobs to their citizens? A. tax breaksB. reduced or removed tariffs, duties, and feesC. lessened or weakened regulationD. all of theseE. none of these

18. In Wallerstein’s analytical model, a __ does not last as long as a world-economy, despite being more centralized.A. mini-systemB. socialist world-governmentC. world seriesD. world-empireE. none of these

19. Imperialism was a major political force in? A. 19th and 20th centuriesB. 18th centuryC. NeverD. It is still the dominate force

20. The discovery of large deposits of “black earths” in the Amazon Basin suggest

A. Growing seasons may be different

B. Few limits need to be placed on lumber operations

C. Nothing as of yet, too little in known

D. all of the above

E. none of the above

Section 2 short answer, choose 4 of the 5 below, answer thoroughly using specific examples 15 points each

1.Propose how humanity could reduce our overall impact by altering ONE of the P, A, or T in the I=P•A•T equation, giving concrete examples from the readings and/or contemporary events around the world.

2.Using course materials and concepts support or refute the following. “Economic theory changes more slowly than the social or material characteristics of a society.

3. How does redistribution operate? In what situations/societies might this be a good means of exchange?

4. What are the Milankovitch Cycles? How do they impact the discussion of climate change?

5. What are the main “parts” of the global economy according to World System Theory? Provide an example of each segment that illustrates these relationships drawing upon our readings or lectures.