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Challenges Facing the Modern Urban Space — Unit test Answers

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In the __________ sector, citizens work in jobs that usually avoid taxes or regulation.

A
environmental
B
support
C
informal
D
criminal
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In overcrowded cities struggling with high __________, citizens are forced to rely on government support for income.

A
unemployment
B
urban heat island temperatures
C
pollution levels
D
job resources
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When the US housing market crashed in 2008, the effect was felt worldwide. This kind of monetary connection can best be described as a(n) __________ connection.

A
cultural
B
economic
C
industrial
D
political
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Improvements in technology make the world seem larger to people. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Why is it difficult to turn strong brands into commodities?

A
Consumers are less likely to purchase recognized brand names, making them less likely to be targets for commoditization.
B
Strong brands generally have fewer features that are valued by people interested in purchasing commodities.
C
A well-established brand more easily resists commoditization because of its reputation, value, innovation, and consumer trust.
D
A strong brand escapes trade barriers.
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How does commoditization impact the choices people make when shopping?

A
Costs escalate due to the westernization of culture.
B
The Internet makes product and price comparison more difficult.
C
With standardized products, the cost of the product becomes the main deciding factor.
D
Trade barriers are significantly reduced because different companies produce virtually identical products.
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Using complete sentences, analyze the functions of a market. What sorts of markets are found in the world’s global cities?

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In Sana'a, Yemen, farming of the qat plant has caused farmers to __________.

A
overuse the city's water supply
B
contribute to widespread fires
C
create smog and air pollution
D
create a massive urban heat island
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How has globalization impacted the diversity of world cultures?

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Which of the following statements best describes Detroit, Michigan?

A
It is an emerging global city.
B
It is a global city that has experienced decline.
C
It is a global city that has remained strong.
D
It never was a global city.
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Cities like New York, London, Tokyo, and Chicago are considered global cities primarily due to their influence in world __________.

A
religion
B
sports
C
trade, banking, and finance
D
government
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What does it mean if a nation has adopted free trade?

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Which of the following city needs is a factor in determining the carrying capacity of a city's environment?

A
schools and education centers available to city children
B
government services provided to residents
C
water resources available to meet city needs
D
jobs available for city residents
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Using complete sentences, describe the chain of events that caused the Minamata disaster between 1932 and 1968.

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: In 1932, the Chisso Corporation began dumping mercury into Minamata Bay on the southwest coast of Japan. In 1956, people began noticing symptoms caused by the degeneration of the nervous system that led to severe brain damage in many individuals. In 1959, researchers concluded that the damage was caused by mercury poisoning. In 1968, the company stopped using mercury. The Minamata disaster was the first officially recognized case of the industrial pollution of seawater.

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