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Global 2nd Quarter Flashcards
European Global Test
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International Studies
7th Grade
12/17/2007

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What does EU stand for??
Definition
European Union
Term

What does the European Union do???

Definition
An organization that stands above the governments of the members. They share open borders. And most use the same type of money.
Term
Centrifugal Force
Definition
An organization that stands above the governments of the members. They share open borders. And most use the same type of money.
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Centripetal Force
Definition
 The forces that unite people and countries.
Term
Currency
Definition
The bills and coins used as money in a particular country or group of countries.
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Common Market
Definition
A group of large countries that acts as a single market, without trade barriers between member countries.
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Supranational Cooperation
Definition
 A form of international cooperation in which countries give up some control over their affairs as they work toward common goals.
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Euro
Definition
The unit of currency used in many countries of the European Union.
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Trade Bloc
Definition
A group of countries that work together to promote trade with each other.
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Cultural Identity
Definition
A feeling of belonging to a group that shares the same culture, or way of life.
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Diversity
Definition
A variety or wide range of differences.
Term
Demography
Definition
The study of human populations, including how they change due to births, deaths, aging, and migration.
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Birth Rate
Definition
The number of births in a year for every 1,000 people in a population.
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Death Rate
Definition
The number of deaths in a year for every 1,000 people in a population.
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Dependency Ratio
Definition
The number of old and young people who don't work compared with the working-age population. The higher the ratio, the more young and old people the workers have to support.
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Life Expectancy
Definition
The average age that a person in a given population can expect to live to. Life expectancy varies from one country to another.
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Replacement Rate
Definition
The total fertility rate needed for a population to replace itself.
Term
Total Fertility Rate
Definition
The average number of children a woman in a given population will have in her lifetime. This number is different in different countries.
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Low Population Growth
Definition
When there is less population growth in one area.
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Rapid Population Growth
Definition
When manybabies are being born and making the popultion grow at a rapid speed.
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Baby Boom
Definition
A sudden increase in the birth rate of a population.
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Pensions
Definition
A fixed amount of money paid to a retired person by the government or former employee.
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Pollution
Definition
Damage to the natural environment caused by harmful substances; also refers to harmful substances.
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