All Flashcards
What is a key characteristic of the French economy?
The service sector dominates, accounting for 70% of the economy.
What is a significant economic contrast within the Francophone world?
France has a diverse economy, while many Francophone countries rely on single sectors like agriculture or mining.
What are some major health challenges in Francophone countries?
High rates of infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis, as well as growing concerns about chronic diseases.
What are some major environmental issues facing Francophone countries?
Climate change, vulnerability to extreme weather events, and limited resources to address environmental problems.
What environmental issue is Haiti facing?
Deforestation leading to soil erosion and landslides.
What are the main industries in France?
Automotive, aerospace, railway, cosmetics, and luxury goods.
What is the impact of mining in DRC?
Mining is linked to environmental degradation and human rights abuses.
How does natural resource exploitation affect Canada's Indigenous communities?
It causes pollution and displacement of Indigenous communities.
What is the impact of the pandemic in France and Francophone communities?
Economic changes and decline have been felt across the globe.
What is the significance of tourism in France?
France is the most visited country in the world.
What is a key characteristic of France's economy?
The service sector dominates, accounting for 70% of the economy.
What is a common economic challenge in many Francophone African countries?
Reliance on single sectors like agriculture or mining, leading to economic instability.
Name three infectious diseases that are major health challenges in Francophone countries.
HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis.
What are some environmental issues in Haiti?
Deforestation leading to soil erosion and landslides.
What are some environmental issues in DRC?
Mining linked to environmental degradation and human rights abuses.
Name three extreme weather events that Francophone countries are vulnerable to.
Hurricanes, floods, and droughts.
What impact did the pandemic have on the economy?
Economic changes and decline have been felt across the globe, including in France and other Francophone communities.
What are some environmental issues in Canada?
Natural resource exploitation causing pollution and displacement of Indigenous communities.
Name three chronic diseases that are growing concerns in Francophone countries.
Diabetes and heart disease.
What is a major threat to Francophone countries in Africa and the Caribbean?
Climate change.
What is the meaning of 'L'économie'?
Economy
What is the meaning of 'La croissance économique'?
Economic growth
What is the meaning of 'Le marché'?
Market
What is the meaning of 'La production'?
Production
What is the meaning of 'L'industrie'?
Industry
What is the meaning of 'Le commerce'?
Trade
What is the meaning of 'Les finances'?
Finance
What is the meaning of 'L'investissement'?
Investment
What is the meaning of 'Le chômage'?
Unemployment
What is the meaning of 'La dette'?
Debt
What is the meaning of 'La maladie'?
Disease
What is the meaning of 'L'épidémie'?
Epidemic
What is the meaning of 'Le virus'?
Virus
What is the meaning of 'La pandémie'?
Pandemic
What is the meaning of 'Le soignant'?
Caregiver