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Challenges Facing the Modern Urban Space — Unit test Answers

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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
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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.
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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.
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Which of the following actions might be part of a protectionist economic policy?

A
reducing barriers to trade
B
signing free trade agreements
C
cutting tariffs on imported goods
D
establishing quotas on imports
7

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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Intermodal freight technology allows shipping companies to do all of the following EXCEPT:

A
reduce the cost of shipping goods
B
increase the transport of goods
C
use multiple methods of transport
D
reduce the amount of goods shipped
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The time it takes to transport goods has __________ over time, causing trade to __________.

A
increased . . . decrease
B
decreased . . . decrease
C
decreased . . . increase
D
increased . . . increase
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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.
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Which of the following issues is a negative consequence of globalization?

A
increased availability of goods and services
B
democratization of the world
C
the creation of a global village
D
the loss of cultural diversity

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