Question

part a — cause & effect match

1. match the geopolitical cause with its global effect:

cause	effect
b. eu trade agreement	2. lower trade barriers and shared currency
c. climate change	3. rising sea levels → displacement
d. deforestation	4. loss of biodiversity & indigenous land

part b – cause and effect research
you may use computer for research

1. amazon deforestation

• cause:
• effect on environment:
• effect on people:
• cultural impact:

1. global spread of smartphones

• cause:
• effect on communication:
• effect on culture/society:

1. migration to the u.s. (any group)

• country of origin:
• why they migrated:
• new cultural traits adopted in the u.s.:

Answer:

Part A - Cause & Effect Match

1. Match the geopolitical cause with its global effect

• A. Civil war in Syria: Civil wars often force people to flee their homes. Syria's civil war led many to seek refuge in Europe. So A matches 1.
• B. EU trade agreement: The EU aims to facilitate trade among members, which includes lowering trade barriers and having a shared currency (the euro for many members). So B matches 2.
• C. Climate change: One major impact of climate change is the melting of ice caps, leading to rising sea levels, which displaces coastal populations. So C matches 3.
• D. Deforestation: Cutting down forests destroys habitats, leading to loss of biodiversity, and also affects indigenous lands that rely on forests. So D matches 4.

Part B - Cause and Effect Research

1. Amazon Deforestation

• CAUSE: Common causes include logging (for timber), agriculture (e.g., cattle ranching, soybean farming), and infrastructure development (roads, dams).
• EFFECT on environment: Loss of biodiversity (many species lose their habitats), disruption of the water cycle, increased greenhouse gas emissions (forests absorb CO₂), and soil erosion.
• EFFECT on people: Indigenous communities lose their traditional lands and ways of life; local communities may face reduced access to clean water and increased flooding risks.
• CULTURAL IMPACT: Displacement and loss of indigenous cultures, as traditional practices tied to the forest (e.g., spiritual beliefs, subsistence) are disrupted.

2. Global Spread of Smartphones

• CAUSE: Technological advancements (cheaper production, improved technology), increased demand for mobile communication and internet access, and market competition (companies like Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi expanding globally).
• EFFECT on communication: Faster, more accessible communication (e.g., instant messaging, video calls), increased connectivity across distances, and the rise of social media as a primary communication tool.
• EFFECT on culture/society: Spread of global culture (e.g., viral trends, memes), erosion of local cultures in some cases (as global media dominates), and changes in social interactions (more screen time, less in - person interaction in some contexts).

3. Migration to the U.S. (example: Mexican Migration)

• COUNTRY of origin: Mexico (a common country of origin for migrants to the U.S.).
• WHY they migrated: Economic reasons (job opportunities in the U.S., as Mexico may have limited employment options and lower wages), family reunification, and in some cases, to escape violence or political instability.
• NEW cultural traits adopted in the U.S.: Adoption of English - language skills, participation in U.S. holidays and cultural events (e.g., Thanksgiving), and integration into U.S. social and economic systems (e.g., using credit cards, following U.S. work cultures).

Part A Answers

A - 1
B - 2
C - 3
D - 4

Part B Answers (Summarized for Clarity)

1. Amazon Deforestation

• CAUSE: Logging, agriculture, infrastructure development
• ENVIRONMENT EFFECT: Biodiversity loss, CO₂ emissions, soil erosion
• PEOPLE EFFECT: Indigenous displacement, water access issues
• CULTURAL IMPACT: Loss of indigenous cultures

2. Global Spread of Smartphones

• CAUSE: Tech advances, demand for connectivity, market competition
• COMMUNICATION EFFECT: Faster global communication, social media rise
• CULTURE/SOCIETY EFFECT: Global culture spread, social interaction changes

3. Migration to the U.S. (Mexican Example)

• COUNTRY of origin: Mexico
• WHY they migrated: Economic opportunities, family, safety
• NEW cultural traits: English, U.S. holidays, work culture

Final Answers (Part A Matching)

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

(For Part B, answers are descriptive as above; if you need more concise bullet - point answers, they can be tailored further.)