Theme 4: Review

Global interdependence has expanded very rapidly in recent years. This has happened mainly because of advances in technology. Although separated by oceans, nations have been brought closer together by these advances. Distances have been shrunk by more efficient transportation that has expanded world trade greatly. Technology has developed methods of communication that make interaction easy regardless of where people live. These changes in technology are influencing the acceptance of the concept of a global community.

One of the biggest challenges facing our global community is the threat to our environment. As the world's population increases and more nations develop, energy consumption also increases. Each nation has a role in changing wasteful and polluting practices that add to this problem. Canada is part of this problem, and it must be involved in the solution. No nation can remain isolated in today's world. Interdependence is inevitable.

In Theme 4, you learned:

the influences we experience as part of North America
the link between Canada and other continents through immigration and technology
the influence of geographical location on Canadian identity
how trade helps Canada's economy
the definition of internationalism
that modern society demands more interaction among nations
that better transportation allows for more trade
that trade helps Canada's economy
the global community is increased through opportunities for social interaction, the shared experience of natural disasters, and the responsibility of all people to the environment
that Canada's pursuit of internationalism is part of the greenhouse gas problem facing the earth, and that it must be also part of the solution
the extent to which you support Canada's pursuit of internationalism

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