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Nuclear Reactors
Devices used to generate power and especially in large grids
Magnitude
The measure of the energy of an earthquake
Tsunami
Occurs when a giant wave forms as two earth plates push against each other and create an earthquake
Earthquakes
Occur when tectonic plates under the earth shift and rub against each other with great force that shakes a wide area
OPEC
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries was established in 1960 and is an intergovernmental organization of the world's major oil-exporting nations. (Includes- Algeria, Angola, Ecuador, Iraq, Iran, Qatar, Kuwait, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Venezuela.)
Oil
Greasy liquid that comes from the breakdown of animal, vegetable, and mineral matter over a period of thousands of years. (Also known as petroleum)
Tutsi
Although the minority population, the Tutsi were left in power after Belgium colonization
Hutu
Hutus were the majority population in Rwanda
Genocide
A mass killing of a particular religion, race, ethnicity, etc. Genocide has occurred many times in history. Rwanda's genocide could be attributed to the power of a minority ethnic group after Belgium colonization. South Sudan, Syria, and the CAR are suspected of genocide today.
Child Soldiers
Due to great internal conflict throughout the continent of Africa, millions of children have been recruited to aid revel militia groups
Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is a region in Southern Africa that has a very large portion of the population with AIDS. In this region the disease is considered an epidemic
ARV's
Antiviral Therapy (ARV's) help slow down the progression of HIV and AIDS and can prolong the life of patients
AIDS
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a progressive disorder that leads to death. This illness is rapidly spreading across the world
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a rapidly spreading virus that leads to AIDS and gradually destroys the immune system
AIDS Epidemic
While a global issue, the AIDS epidemic hits Sub-Saharen Africa harder than any other place in the world due to extreme poverty
Militia
An army that made up of civilians
Conflict Minerals
Conflict minerals are any minerals that are mined under violent working conditions with no regards to Human Rights or Labor Laws. Often, minerals are mined under the control of militia groups
One Child Policy
Due to scarcity of resources and the complications of overpopulation, China created this restrictive program to cope with a rapidly growing nation
Overpopulation
Some scientists fear our world will experience overpopulation and resources will become very scarce. China and India are at most risk for overpopulation
Nelson Mandela
In an effort to gain rights and freedom to the peoples of South Africa, Nelson Mandela and many others resisted the Afrikaner government and fought for freedoms.
Afrikaners
South Africa was originally colonized by the Dutch, and then the British. The white South African people were considered Afrikaners
Apartheid
Afrikaners created a segregated society where the white minority had nearly all the rights in South Africa. Black and Asian people in these regions had no rights and were often treated poorly. South Africa faced economic pressures through international boycotts to end Apartheid
Globalization
Globalization connects our world through technology and trade. It is a system of interconnectedness. It has led to the development of new technologies and modernization of nations worldwide and has crated a world wide shift towards assimilated culture
Women's Rights
Many women w=make significantly less than a male or are treated unfairly in society
Labor Rights
The idea that workers can work for fair wages in safe environments. In many places these rights are limited and have continued a cycle of poverty. However, activist groups are working to lobby for better wages, safer working conditions, etc.
Human Rights
Rights like freedom of speech and the right to vote are universal and therefore should be upheld by every government around the world. Due to advancements in technology, more and more people around the world are aware of the need for human rights to be upheld.
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