Technological Advancements and Globalization Post-1900
Technological Advancements Fuel Globalization - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>Communication technologies like radio, television, cell phones, and the
internet drastically reduced the impact of geographical distance, enabling
rapid information flow and interconnectedness.
Transportation advancements - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Commercial airlines
and standardized shipping containers facilitated global trade and movement
of goods.
Uneven Distribution of Benefits - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Access to
healthcare, medical technology, and agricultural advancements remained
uneven, primarily benefiting wealthier nations.
Persistent diseases - CORRECT ANSWER >>>The disparity in technology
access contributed to persistent diseases and health challenges in
impoverished regions.
Technological Advancements and Limitations in Disease - CORRECT ANSWER
>>>The 20th and 21st centuries witnessed both remarkable progress in
combating diseases and the emergence of new challenges.
Antibiotics - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Revolutionized healthcare by effectively
combating bacterial infections, saving countless lives, particularly during
wartime.
Vaccines - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Significantly reduced mortality rates in
various diseases.
Improved sanitation - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Contributed to the reduction of
mortality rates.
Globalization and pandemics - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Facilitated the rapid
spread of pandemics like the 1918 influenza, HIV/AIDS, and COVID-19.
Poverty - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Remained a major factor contributing to
the prevalence of diseases like malaria and tuberculosis.
Environmental Concerns - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Technological
advancements raised concerns about the environmental impact, particularly
regarding energy consumption and agricultural practices.
Petroleum - CORRECT ANSWER >>>Replaced coal as a dominant energy
source, increasing productivity but also raising environmental concerns.
