Globalization Global Review

“Customer Service Call Centers Open in New Delhi”

“Nike Expands Production in Indonesia”

“Toyota Vehicles Assembled in Tennessee”

Which concept do these headlines reflect?

• nationalism

• globalization

• colonialism

• extraterritoriality

Deforestation in Latin America

Acid rain in Europe

Pollution in the Mediterranean Sea

Which conclusion can best be drawn from these situations?

• Industrialization is slowing down in these areas.

• Environmental issues only affect these specific areas.

• Environmental problems need international attention.

• Technological remedies for waste management are unavailable.

Which situation is a cause of the other three?

• Agricultural output increased.

• Crops were grown more efficiently.

• The Green Revolution was introduced.

• Chemical pesticides were used to increase agricultural output.

Base your answer to this question on the passage below and on your knowledge of social studies.

. . . “Oh, of course. Once there were gardens to the south, to the banks of the Niger, when canals brought the river water here. Now, there is only sand.”

“The Niger is at least ten kilometers away from here, isn’t it?”

“Yes. It used to be much nearer. But the desert is closing in.”

“The poor people were cutting down the few scraggly trees for firewood. They had no other source of fuel and no options; you can’t eat goat meat raw. . . .”

—Marq De Villiers, Water: The Fate of Our Most Precious Resource

According to this passage, what is a valid conclusion concerning the Niger River region?

• Irrigation has damaged the region.

• Canals are used to conduct trade.

• Desertification has altered the landscape.

• Fertilization of the sand allowed gardens to flourish.

“Chemical Plant at Bhopal, India, Releases Toxic Fumes”

“Nuclear Reactor Explodes at Chernobyl, USSR; Releases Radiation”

“Oil Tanker Exxon Valdez Runs Aground in Alaska”

Which global concern is illustrated in these headlines?

• events that pollute the environment

• disasters that cause tsunamis

• circumstances that contribute to soil erosion

• incidents that lead to the depletion of the ozone

The interconnection of the world today is often referred to as

• Nationalism

• Communism

• Globalization

• Isolationism

A policy in which a nation does not try to limit imports or exports by enacting tariffs (taxes on imports) or subsidies (taxes on exports).

• Free Trade

• Trade

• Goods

• Supply and Demand

A large company that has operations in more than one country.

• Domestic Corporation
• Multinational Corporation
• Foreign Corporation
• State Corporation

What are some negatives of globalization?

• Workers are exploited in sweatshops

• Pollution and deforestation

• Low wages for factory workers in Asia and Africa

• All of the answers are correct

What are some positives of globalization?

• Cheap sneakers and clothes

• Cheap electronics

• Information is easy to access and it travels quickly (internet and social media)

• All of the answers are correct