Case Studies About Globalization

Which country is the world's fourth-largest cotton producer?

• Democratic Republic of Congo

• Uzbekistan

• Soviet Union

• Bangladesh

What mineral is essential for lithium-ion batteries and is extracted by artisanal miners in the DRC?

• Copper

• Diamond

• Cobalt

• Gold

Which group of workers endure poor working conditions, long hours, and low wages in Bangladesh?

• Men

• Women

• Children

• Elderly

What is the main issue in the cotton industry in Uzbekistan?

• Unsafe working conditions

• Low wages

• Forced labor

• Child labor

What percentage of the world's cobalt reserves does the DRC hold?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 100%

Which event in 2013 exposed the deadly shortcomings of the garment industry in Bangladesh?

• Building collapse in a shopping mall

• Explosion in a clothing warehouse

• Fire in a textile factory

• Rana Plaza garment factory collapse

What has led to boycotts by major clothing brands and international sanctions in Uzbekistan?

• High production costs

• Low quality cotton

• Forced labor

• Unsafe working conditions

What is the main environmental impact of cobalt mining in the DRC?

• Water pollution

• Soil erosion

• Air pollution

• Deforestation

Which group of citizens is compelled to pick cotton by hand during harvest season in Uzbekistan?

• Doctors

• Miners

• Teachers

• Farmers

What is the main issue faced by textile factory workers in Bangladesh?

• Low wages

• Long working hours

• Poor safety regulations

• All of the above