Economic Globalization

Question 1

All of the following revisions should be made to make your essay appropriate for a speech. Select all of the revisions that you made to your essay.

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I kept most of my language formal.; I used strong verbs and active voice.; I shortened my sentences by breaking them into shorter parts.; I added personal and second-person pronouns to relate to my audience.

Question 2

Based on data from the Environmental Protection Agency, 18 gallons of water is used on average to take a shower, which translates to one trillion gallons of water used for showers across the United States.Which activities can help conserve water when taking showers? Check all that apply.Shower in the morning instead of at night.Shower using cold water instead of hot water.Turn the shower off when shampooing.Turn the shower off completely after use.Use showerheads that use less water.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Turn the shower off when shampooing.; Turn the shower off completely after use.; Use showerheads that use less water.

Question 3

Henry’s family is making an effort to conserve water during a drought.Which option would be the best choice when washing their car?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

using a bucket to wash their car

Question 4

Why does high population growth cause problems in countries with low economic growth? Select all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

High population growth can lead to poor education.; High population growth can lead to poverty.; Economic growth generally cannot match population growth.; High population growth can create environmental issues

Question 5

Use the graph and the drop-down menus to complete the statements. The GDP of the United States in 2010 was about . The United States is a country. The GDP of the United States is most other countries in the world.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

$15 trillion; Selection 1: $15 trillion; Selection 2: developed; Selection 3: much higher than

Question 6

A recession occurs when economic production and growth decline over a period of time.According to the graph, when did the United States experience a recession?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

2008–2009

Question 7

A global economic recession, or decline, affected nations across the world in 2008.What happened to the price of oil during this time period?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It began to decline.

Question 8

Use the bar graph and the drop-down menus to answer the questions. According to the graph, what percentage of GDP was earned in trade in 1990? From 1990 to 2010, the percentage of GDP earned from trade . From 2010 to 2020, the percentage of GDP earned from trade .

Revolt · Accepted Answer

about 40 percent; Selection 1: about 40 percent; Selection 2: increased; Selection 3: declined

Question 9

Which statement does the information in the graph support?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Trade between nations increased between 1980 and 2010, and then declined.

Question 10

Which statement does the information in the charts support? Select all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The share of world GDP contributed by the United States declined between 2000 and 2021.; The share of world GDP contributed by China increased between 2000 and 2021.; The amount contributed by nations other than China and the United States decreased from 2000 to 2021.

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