Exam 3: World Population and Global Inequality

The majority of U.S. foreign aid to Egypt in 2008 was spent on __________.

The richest 1 percent of adults own approximately __________ percent of the world's household wealth.

One of the reasons that poorer countries have not benefited from the profits of transnational corporations is that profits are __________.

According to the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization, if food was evenly distributed, there would still not be enough food to provide the world's population with an adequate daily diet.

China's one-child policy is __________.

The world economy is controlled by __________.

In 2011, __________ was the number one seller of arms abroad since the cold war.

In each country in which hunger is a basic problem, most of the land is controlled by __________.

A profit-oriented company engaged in business activities in more than one nation is a __________.

A __________ is a territory controlled by a powerful country that exploits the land and people for its own benefit.

Describe the characteristics of "new slavery." What makes it different than slavery in the past? Illustrate the reasons that lead people into slavery or forced labor. Ideal

In the first stage of modern demographic transition, the __________.

Most microloans are given to __________.

The majority of the 34 million people living with HIV/AIDS live in _________.

Most of the current population growth occurs in the __________ developed nations.

According to the text, the major reason for world hunger is __________.

The birth rates in countries dominated by Catholic (like Italy) or Muslim (like Iran) religious doctrines are universally higher than in non-religious countries.

How does chronic malnutrition affect adults and children?

Which of the following is characteristic of developing nations?

Most microloans are usually __________.