9th Final Exam

What is the ongoing functionality of the Hubble Space Telescope?

• Monitoring climate change

• Observing remote regions of the universe

• Studying the Earth's oceans

• Mapping the Martian surface

What is the primary purpose of the International Space Station as depicted in the image?

• Space research and experiments

• Commercial telecommunications

• Military surveillance

• Weather forecasting

When was the Internet developed and what was its impact on communication and information access?

• 1990s, slightly improved communication

• 1970s, limited impact on communication

• 1960s, revolutionized communication and access to information

• 2000s, reduced access to information

What effect did computer and communication technologies have on democratic processes?

• They democratized access to information

• They had no significant impact

• They restricted access to information

• They made information less reliable

What concern do opponents of globalization have?

• It limits cultural exchanges

• It increases labor costs worldwide

• It harms the poorest countries, leaving them worse off

• It benefits only the wealthiest individuals

What does the interdependence of economies imply?

• Economic prosperity in one country leads to global economic collapse

• Economic downturns in one country cannot affect others

• Economies operate independently without affecting each other

• Economic downturns in one country can affect others due to interconnected global trade

What criticism has been directed towards the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

• It focuses only on the trade needs of developed nations

• It has been overly supportive of environmental and health concerns

• It promotes free trade without any regulations or oversight

• It has been criticized for neglecting environmental and health concerns and excluding small and developing countries

What is the primary aim of the World Bank?

• To provide grants and loans for military development

• To achieve a world free of poverty

• To promote gender equality

• To support economic development by providing financial and technical assistance

What is the primary purpose of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as founded in 1945?

• To create educational programs

• To promote cultural exchanges

• To oversee the global financial system

• To establish military alliances

What does the European Union (EU) primarily function as?

• A cultural organization

• A scientific research coalition

• The world's largest single trading entity with a common currency

• A military alliance