Challenges Facing the Modern Urban Space — Unit test Answers

When two countries must rely on each other to obtain the products they need, they are best described as economically __________.A.intermodalB.WesternizedC.interdependentD.developed

Which of the following is not a benefit of globalization? A. better use of limited worldwide water resources B. the spread of new ideas and technology among many nations C. increased efficiency as different nations share their best products D. the creation of a global village to share understanding Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is not a criticism of globalization? A. Globalization has led to increased nuclear proliferation. B. Globalization has resulted in increased cultural diversity. C. Globalization has resulted in the spread of negative influences. D. Globalization has led to the exploitation of some countries. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

How are MNCs and the WTO similar? A. They influence the world economy. B. They are run by the government. C. They are based out of the United States. D. They work on education and health care improvements. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

__________ is the rapid travel of ideas, culture, goods, and information across national borders.A.WesternizationB.GlobalizationC.IntermodalizationD.Democratization

Which of the following actions might be part of a protectionist economic policy?A.reducing barriers to tradeB.signing free trade agreementsC.cutting tariffs on imported goodsD.establishing quotas on imports

Which of the following situations would encourage the European Union to put tariffs on imports?A.The EU wants to increase global trade by encouraging imports.B.The EU discovers that the growth of imports is causing workers to lose jobs.C.The EU hopes to provide its citizens with more diverse global goods.D.The EU notices that citizens are paying too much for imported goods.

If Honduras wanted to trade goods with China, how would they negotiate the treaty? A. through the WTO B. at a meeting of business executives C. through representatives elected from each country D. through a multinational corporation Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Many international cultures are becoming westernized. Which of the following scenarios would best symbolize the effect of this process on indigenous cultures? A. a pot boiling on the stove B. a scale tipping heavily in one direction C. children sharing their toys D. money earning interest in a bank Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following terms is best described as “an increasingly international approach to producing, marketing, and distributing goods and services”? A. economic globalization B. world trade C. capitalism D. trade agreement Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The ability to make a product cheaply would encourage a country to produce and export it.

Exchange rates show the value of one country’s currency in relation to other countries’__________.A.exportsB.quotasC.currenciesD.tariffs

An intergovernmental orgainzation is best described as __________. A. any international corporation or organization B. an organization of states that pursue shared goals C. an organization that is beyond government control D. any international nonprofit humanitarian organization Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Providing financial assistance for smaller nations’ economic negotiating teams and increasing the bargaining powers of these nations __________. A. is one way MNCs force smaller economies to allow international investments B. increases the influence of external economies C. is a method that core economies have used to increase their market share D. is one strategy the WTO has used to deflect criticism of its policies Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Faster methods of transportation and more sophisticated methods of communication, such as the Internet, have had the greatest impact on the recent trend of __________. A. increased globalization B. decreased globalization C. increased nuclear proliferation D. decreased nuclear proliferation Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Intermodal freight technology allows shipping companies to do all of the following EXCEPT:A.reduce the cost of shipping goodsB.increase the transport of goodsC.use multiple methods of transportD.reduce the amount of goods shipped

The time it takes to transport goods has __________ over time, causing trade to __________.A.increased . . . decreaseB.decreased . . . decreaseC.decreased . . . increaseD.increased . . . increase

If the United States government were to regulate its financial structures, including banks and businesses, which of the following criteria of a capitalist economy would it violate? A. Consumer interests affect capitalism. B. Prices and wages are set by supply and demand. C. Privately owned resources are used to make a profit. D. Government involvement in businesses and markets must be limited. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following issues is a negative consequence of globalization?A.increased availability of goods and servicesB.democratization of the worldC.the creation of a global villageD.the loss of cultural diversity

Which of the following nations does not possess nuclear weapons? A. China B. France C. India D. Spain Please select the best answer from the choices provided.