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NAFTA can be defined as

A
a means to acquire convenient resources.
B
a unification treaty that limits trade barriers.
C
an agreement between bordering nations.
D
a way for corporations to more easily outsource labor.
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The chart shows the percentage of population growth in different countries.Based on the chart and the information in the lesson, which nation can expect to experience the most social issues of a developing country?

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Angola
B
Iraq
C
United Kingdom
D
United States
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In countries such as China, globalization has led to

A
a small middle class.
B
a better standard of living.
C
a large population at the poverty level.
D
a trade agreement with other nations.
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Globalization has the largest effect on

A
employment.
B
businesses.
C
economies.
D
transportation.
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Which of the following causes the most problems in countries with low economic growth?

A
poor education
B
low unemployment
C
higher standard of living
D
rapid population increase
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The graph shows US Oil Import Prices from 1995 to 2010.What most likely caused the steady increase in price per barrel of oil between 2001 and 2008?

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a global recession
B
scarcity of petroleum
C
a large population growth
D
demand from developing countries
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Why do companies choose to outsource work?

A
to increase profits
B
to improve products
C
to cut transportation costs
D
to develop local resources
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How can businesses best take advantage of globalization?

A
by increasing employment and production
B
by communicating with suppliers and buyers
C
by transporting resources from distant locations
D
by streamlining equipment to increase production
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The graph shows US trade with Mexico.In what years did US exports to Mexico remain approximately the same?

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A
1990–1995
B
1995–2000
C
2000–2005
D
2005–2010
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A multinational organization is defined as a business that

A
participates in all trade organizations.
B
operates in multiple countries.
C
is always not for profit.
D
only hires employees through outsourcing.

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