SOC discussion

Please answer each question completely, does not need to exceed one paragraph per question.

Question 1 – W4

As Hite and Seitz (2016) discuss in Chapter 9, "Alternative Futures," developed and developing countries that have access to the planet's resources (because they can buy those resources from others or because those resources exist in abundance in that country) continue to grow at a fast pace, placing a tremendous strain on the availability of nonrenewable resources.

• Briefly, what      non-renewable natural resources are most at risk of depletion?


• Discuss some sustainable      development models that have broad applicability to the needs and      consumption demands of both developing and developed countries.

Question 2 -W5

As Hite and Seitz (2016) discuss in Chapter 2, "Wealth and Poverty," the Millennium Development Goals were created to provide developing countries support through the partnership of developed countries. The first goal is to "eradicate extreme poverty and hunger" in the world.

According to the textbook, population is still increasing in the world’s poorest regions. Take a look at the The Millennium Development Goals Report [PDF]. 

• The report notes that      progress in reducing extreme hunger is uneven across regions of the world.      Looking at the graph on page 21 of the report, which      regions have the least reduction in extreme hunger? Which regions      have the greatest reduction in extreme hunger? What factors contribute to      this uneven progress? What are some possible strategies for creating more      progress in these regions of the world?

Question 3 – W6

As Hite and Seitz (2016) show in Chapter 3, "Food," there is enough food produced and available to feed the entire world every day. However, for various reasons, millions still go hungry, making food security—having consistent access to adequate nutritional food—a persistent global social problem in both developing and developed countries.  

• Where do most of the      world’s hungry live?


• What are two causes of      hunger and two problems that result?


• What are some potential      consequences and benefits to using biotechnologies in developing      countries? Based on the research currently available, should developing      countries pursue the use of biotechnologies? Why or why not