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20 Cards in this Set
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Sought to increase crop yields in developing countries
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Green revolution
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Plant materials and animal dung. Also used for fuel
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biomass
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Business that employ workers in their homes
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cottage industry
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Tourism that encourages responsible interaction with the environment and endangered species, supports preservation efforts while contributing to South Asia economies
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ecotourism
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People rely on one another
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interdependent
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Using resources at a rate that does not deplete them for future generations
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sustainable development
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"Tree hugger"
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chipko
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illegal killing of protected animals
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poaching
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Spreading development of nuclear arms
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nuclear proliferation
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"Opposed" continue to experience discrimination and even, in some areas, violent assault. (very poor people)
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dalits
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Bangladesh port where they recycle iron and steal; heavy industry
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Chittagong
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Agricultural conditions
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terracing, fruit orchards, rice paddies, small farms, vs. plantations
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South Asian crops
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tea, rubber, coconuts, and tobacco
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What are the pros and cons of the Green revolution
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pros: increased food production, hunger alleviated; cons: chemicals pollute water
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When did India open up its economy to direct foreign investment
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1990's
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Mass production
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heavy industry
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Tourism
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hiking and climbing the Himalayan Mountains, hunting or photographing wild animals, India's temples and festivals
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India and ______ are rivals?
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Pakistan
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When did the South Asia Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) go into effect?
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2006
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What is the major environmental problem in South Asia?
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lack of freshwater
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