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Global Issues: Political and Economic — Quiz Answers

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Which circumstance signals that economic inequality is becoming a problem within a country?

A
The number of millionaires within a country has increased.
B
Transportation infrastructure has improved in many urban areas.
C
The number of citizens living below the poverty line has dropped.
D
Educational opportunities have expanded across a nation.
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Which is the most likely reason a problem in one country might lead to a shortage of products in another country?

A
disruption of the global supply chain
B
investment in domestic production
C
sourcing materials from several places
D
rising prices for goods and services
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What is economic inequality?

A
the interdependence between countries for goods and services
B
the amount of money owed to banks and financial institutions
C
the ability of purchasers to secure materials at the lowest cost
D
the gap between people with wealth and people without wealth
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Sort each statement to show whether it is an advantage or disadvantage related to economic interdependence.

Answer:

Countries gain access to a variety of goods and services.,Purchasers can acquire materials at lower costs.|Countries can face supply chain issues and a loss of products.,Problems in one area can lead to ripple effects in other places.

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What is a common cause of economic inequality in many countries?

A
increase in economic interdependence
B
impact of historical forces
C
increase in free trade globally
D
investment in domestic production
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Which sentence best explains why companies rely on a global supply chain to acquire materials?

A
It offers materials of higher quality.
B
It offers materials that are delivered at a faster pace.
C
It offers materials that are environmentally responsible.
D
It offers materials for cheaper prices.
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Which factor was the main cause of the Rwandan genocide of 1994?

A
land disputes
B
religious differences
C
ethnic tensions
D
gender inequality
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What is the definition of economic interdependence?

A
It is nations working in isolation to grow their economies.
B
It is the increase in the ability of producers to provide a good or service.
C
It is countries relying on each other for goods and services.
D
It is the increase of consumer interest in purchasing a good or service.
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When is the outcome of a civil rights movement within a country most successful?

A
when the rights of all citizens are denied by powerful groups
B
when the rights of all citizens are actively protected by law
C
when the rights of all citizens are supported by politicians
D
when the rights of all citizens are recognized by most people

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