Effects of economic globalization Quiz

Which sentence from the article is BEST supported by Image 4?

• Practically, workers in the developed world must compete with workers in other countries where salaries are lower.

• The situation is more complex in the developing world, where the working conditions of people may be very difficult.

• Critics also point out that work opportunities for children in poor countries may pull children of poor families away from school.

• Studies also suggest that globalization may increase the gap in income of educated and less-educated members of a society.

How does this image contribute to the reader's understanding of economic globalization?

• It shows that globalization can have negative effects on workers in developed countries.

• It shows that globalization can have positive effects on workers in developed countries.

• It shows that globalization can have negative effects on workers in developing countries.

• It shows that globalization can have positive effects on workers in developing countries.

Which of the following MOST influenced the recent change in the rate of globalization?

• improvements in communication, transportation and information technology

• the establishment of the Silk Road and the Triangular Trade network

• the elimination of rules within countries and cancellation of international trade agreements

• increases in income gaps between educated and less-educated members of society

According to the article, why are some people critical of globalization?

• because it has resulted in a higher standard of living for farmers in many countries

• because it can cause companies to offer goods at a lower price to consumers

• because it has facilitated the open exchange of ideas and cultures

• because it can encourage an environment that takes advantage of workers in poor nations