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Influential global cities are located disproportionately in certain parts of the world. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Paris, London, New York, and Tokyo are all significant because __________.

A
they are the most populated cities in the world
B
they are the largest cities in the world when measured in terms of area
C
they are global cities due to their influence in government, culture, and the world economy
D
they have the largest economic growth of all cities in the world
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Which of the following statements best describes Shenzhen, China?

A
It is an emerging global city.
B
It is a declining global city.
C
It is a former global city.
D
It never was a global city.
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Typical characteristics of global cities include all of the following except __________.

A
being at the center of the world’s economy and trade
B
being networked with the rest of the world
C
being culturally isolationist
D
being wealthy and influential in business
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Humans perceive the size of the world based on all of the following factors except __________.

A
the number of miles around the Equator
B
how long it takes to get somewhere
C
how quickly they can communicate with someone
D
the amount of time it takes to ship goods somewhere
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The increasing economic, cultural, political, and social connections between people around the world is called __________.

A
the world marketplace
B
socialization
C
connectivity
D
globalization
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The most significant factor that has resulted in an unequal society in Johannesburg, South Africa, is its __________.

A
dependence on gold and diamond industries, goods that rise and fall rapidly in price
B
history of segregation and apartheid
C
climate, which is unsuitable for agriculture
D
history of conflict with its neighbors
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US music is popular in Europe, and Japanese music is popular among many people in the US. This kind of artistic and entertainment connection is an example of a(n) __________ connection.

A
cultural
B
economic
C
industrial
D
political
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Cities such as Geneva, Switzerland; Brussels, Belgium; and Washington, DC, are considered global cities primarily due to their influence in world __________.

A
religion
B
culture
C
trade, banking, and finance
D
government
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Outsourcing has been particularly detrimental to employment in which American industries?

A
manufacturing and customer service
B
health care and dental care
C
agriculture and food processing
D
research and development

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