Globalization

According to CNN, the United States receives 80% of its avocados from Mexico. Mexico receives most of its auto parts from the United States. This is an example of the following.

• Interdependence

• Supply and demand

• Infrastructure

• Globalization

The process of creating an international network of trade, communication and culture.

• globalization

• recession

• NAFTA

• Multinatural cooperation

Globalization impacts which of the following? (Click all that apply)

• News

• Celebrations

• Language

• Food

Which factors have increased globalization?

• improvements in technology

• improvements in book making

• improvements in communication

• improvements in cooking

What is globalization?

• when countries are linked together through culture and trade

• When countries go to war against each other

• When countries refuse to trade with each other

• when people hit a piñata at a party

What is the world language?

• French

• Spanish

• English

• Japanese

Because places around the world are closely connected, what happens in one place DOES NOT affect others.

• True

• False

All of the following describe the United Nations EXCEPT ______.

• they promote war and conflict

• 200 countries are members of the U.N.

• It promotes peace and cooperation between countries

What is humanitarian aid?

• assistance to people in distress

• a wealth of cultural elements

• an association of nearly 200 countries

• businesses that are connected through trade

Give me an example of popular culture in the food/drink industry.