Knowledge Technological changes in communication and transportation systems and an expanding use of these systems facilitate increasing interdependence. Physical distances may be measured in terms of both time and space. Countries and people are, of course, part of both. Knowledge Human needs and wants are met by other people, by the environment, by other nations. Meeting human needs and wants involves a reciprocal relationship.
Interdependent relationships permeate our day to daylives.
Interdependent relationships between countries are not necessarily equal. The demand for scarce resources may influence interdependence patterns. The use of renewable and nonrenewable resources often has wide ranging human, economic, and environmental implications. Knowledge Major world issues arise out of an inequitable distribution of wealth and resources, inappropriate use of renewable and nonrenewable resources, and political decisions that affect the welfare of peoples. Canadians have both rights and responsibilities in helping to deal with world issues.