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Why did the united nations act to control the production of chlorofluorocarbons used in refrigerators?
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What Treaty governing protection of ozone and control the phaseout of Ozone Depleting Substances?
Montreal Protocol is the treaty which was signed by the countries of united nations general assembly and is very effective in phasing out the amount of the CFC's or the Chlorofluorocarbons from the earth to a large extent.
What is the chemical chlorofluorocarbons supposed to do?
CFCs (or chloroflurorocarbons), were used in aerosols or as coolants for refrigerators. They are extremely inert, which made them very useful, however, when exposed to UV light, they formed free radicals that reacted with ozone, thereby creating the phenomenon that resulting in a hole in the ozone layer above Antartica. As a result, CFCs were banned by nations after the signing of the Montreal Protocol.
Modernization theory states that rich nations can aid the economic development of poor nations by?
providing financial assistance, technology transfer, and expertise. This is believed to help poor nations progress and catch up with wealthy nations through industrialization and modernization.
What organization was extablished to provide oil-rich nations more control over the production and price of oil?
OPEC - The Organization of Oil Producing Countries
Why do you think that the governments of multiple nations agreed to ban Chlorofluorocarbon during the 1990's?
Chlorofluorocarbons break down ozone which is a major cause of global warming
Practice of taking control of weaker nations?
Imperialism is the practice of taking control of weaker nations.
What do United Nations do?
they maintain peace among the nations and control them
What was the result of the European trade in southeast Asia?
European nations began to control the nations of southeast Asia. -apex
What is the name of the organization that controls oil production in the middle east?
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
What do all developed nations have that emerging nations do not?
Transportation & business facilities for advanced production of manufactured goods
Which resource or factor of production is the only one that nations can significantly increase in the short-term?
Capital is the only resource or factor of production that nations can significantly increase in the short term.
Who is in control of the nations military?
president
