AP World History Unit 9: Globalization Latest Graded A

AP World History Unit 9: Globalization Latest Graded A Internet A global network connecting millions of computers, making it possible to exchange information. nuclear power electric or motive power generated by a nuclear reactor. The Green Revolution Rapid diffusion of new agricultural technology, especially new highyield seeds and fertilizers. vaccine A harmless variant or derivative of a pathogen that stimulates a host's immune system to mount defenses against the pathogen Malaria A disease caused by mosquitoes implanting parasites in the blood. Tuberculosis An infectious disease that may affect almost all tissues of the body, especially the lungs Cholera an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of contaminated water or food 1918 Influenza Pandemic killed as many as 50 to 100 million people worldwide. Ebola A contagious viral disease originating in Africa. It is transmitted by blood and body fluids and causes body organs and vessels to leak blood, usually resulting in death. HIV/AIDS the virus that causes AIDS, spread through bodily fluids rather than casual contact or airborne