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Which of these statements most accurately describes currencies in North America?

A
All countries in North America use the US dollar.
B
All countries in North America use the euro.
C
North American countries have done away with separate currencies.
D
Each country in North America uses its own currency.
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Which factor plays a role in establishing the value of a country’s currency?

A
the attractiveness of the currency design
B
the location of the country
C
supply and demand
D
distance between countries
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How might foreign investment be problematic for a transitioning economy?

A
Foreign investment can temporarily slow economic growth.
B
It may be difficult to adjust to another nation’s influence.
C
A foreign government may seize control of the country.
D
The transitioning economy must adopt a foreign currency.
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How has globalization made countries more interdependent? Choose five answers.Countries now rely on one another for vital resources.Countries now rely on each other for new industries.Countries now rely on one another for chances to import and export.Countries now rely on one another to lower their GDP.Countries rely on each other for cheaper products.Countries now rely on one another for an employment base.

A
Countries now rely on one another for vital resources.
B
Countries now rely on each other for new industries.
C
Countries now rely on one another for chances to import and export.
D
Countries now rely on one another to lower their GDP.
E
Countries rely on each other for cheaper products.
F
Countries now rely on one another for an employment base.
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The graph below shows the value of the US dollar versus the Canadian dollar.

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A
rising against the Canadian dollar.
B
falling against the Canadian dollar.
C
more than twice that of the Canadian dollar.
D
about half that of the Canadian dollar.
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Read this news report about a planned devaluation of the bolivar, the currency of Venezuela.The president of Venezuela announced that the country would be devaluating the bolivar for the fifth time in nine years. The official rate is falling from 4.3 bolivars to the dollar, to 6.3, a 32% devaluation. By increasing the bolivar value of exports of oil to the US and other nations, the government hopes to alleviate a budget crisis caused by its increasing reliance on borrowing to meet spending obligations.In response to the announcement, the people of Venezuela lined up today to buy televisions, electronics, and airline tickets in order to protect themselves from projected price increases.

A
followed the law of supply and demand.
B
allowed the exchange rate to remain unchanged.
C
increased the number of bolivars needed to buy one dollar.
D
decreased the number of bolivars needed to buy one dollar.
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How can a nation benefit from effectively exporting its goods?

A
Its citizens can buy cheaper goods.
B
Its businesses can invest in the future.
C
Its domestic spending increases.
D
Its citizens have more money.
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International trade organizations promote free trade by encouraging countries to

A
maintain their tariffs.
B
establish their trade quotas.
C
reduce their trade barriers.
D
develop their products.
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What is the government’s aim in setting quotas?

A
to create more competition in the market
B
to increase sales of domestic goods
C
to keep tariffs high
D
to limit export of domestic goods
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four

b
by shipping raw materials to manufacture goods in other countries
b
by shortening travel time
b
by opening up new trade markets worldwide
b
by connecting business partners the fastest
b
by increasing options for travel destinations
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Which situation might cause a country to specialize?

A
bananas grown far from major transportation
B
seafood in an area with few fishing vessels
C
electronics in a city with few trained workers
D
wheat production in a region with fertile soil
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The graph shows households in the world with internet access from 2003 to 2019.

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A
A 30 percent increase in internet access has most likely had little effect on globalization.
B
A 40 percent decrease in internet access has most likely had little effect on globalization.
C
A 50 percent increase in internet access has most likely sped up globalization.
D
A 60 percent decrease in internet access has most likely slowed down globalization.
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Purchasing power parity is used to compare the gross domestic product between

A
businesses.
B
consumers.
C
stock markets.
D
countries' currencies.
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The chart below shows an exchange rate table.

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A
Japan's currency shows that it has the strongest economy of any country.
B
The value of each currency is shown in relation to the US dollar.
C
It would take six British pounds to purchase one US dollar.
D
Swiss francs are the strongest currency in Europe.
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The business practice of hiring workers in another country is known as

A
globalization.
B
insourcing.
C
subcontracting.
D
outsourcing.
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Which region is most likely to export bananas to the United States?

A
Europe
B
Central America
C
Middle East
D
Asia
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What is the most common reason why countries create trade agreements?

A
to limit imports
B
to create free trade
C
to establish quotas
D
to decrease trade
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Why are environmental problems common in developing countries?

A
The citizens of developing countries have not been educated about the dangers of pollution and the need to protect resources.
B
People in developing countries travel long distances by car to get to work and school, leading to air pollution and habitat destruction.
C
Rapid growth of new industries and technology has led to an enormous increase in environmental woes in developing countries.
D
Developing countries often specialize in manufacturing and providing raw materials, which can seriously harm the environment.
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Often duties and taxes are imposed on cars that are imported from other countries. What types of incentives are these duties and taxes?

A
positive incentive and subsidy.
B
negative incentive and subsidy.
C
positive incentive and tariff.
D
negative incentive and tariff.
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How do trade agreements of international organizations affect trade?

A
by incentivizing the development of trade policies
B
by eliminating tariffs and taxes on imports and exports
C
by encouraging countries to provide open access to trade
D
by helping smaller countries compete in the world market

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