Unit 9 Review

What does globalization describe?

• The separation of economic and political systems

• The increasing economic, political, and social interconnectedness of the world

• The decline of traditional cultures

• The focus on local markets over international ones

Which innovation became widely available in the 1990s and contributed to the rise of personal computers and the World Wide Web?

• Televisions

• Radios

• The internet

• Cellular technology

What significant contribution did shipping containers make to globalization after World War II?

• They reduced the efficiency of global trade.

• They allowed for the stacking and easy transport of goods without unpacking.

• They increased the cost of shipping goods internationally.

• They decreased the volume of goods that could be transported.

How did the use of air travel change after World War II in terms of globalization?

• It decreased significantly as people feared global interaction.

• It was primarily used for military purposes only.

• It increased, providing greater access to the world for work and pleasure.

• It remained unchanged, focusing solely on domestic flights.

Which energy source became the main power for industrial manufacturing due to its efficiency?

• Solar energy

• Wind energy

• Biomass

• Petroleum

What is a major drawback of using nuclear power for civilian use?

• It is highly efficient and widely embraced.

• It is too expensive to implement.

• It has been involved in several disasters.

• It is primarily used for transportation.

What impact did the birth control pill have on women's fertility control in wealthier countries after 1900?

• It decreased women's control over their fertility.

• It had no significant impact on fertility rates.

• It gave women more reliable control over their fertility.

• It increased the birth rate.

How did the birth control pill affect fertility rates in Japan and several European countries?

• It increased fertility rates.

• It led to a demographic crisis due to declining fertility rates.

• It stabilized the population growth.

• It had no effect on fertility rates.

What has been a significant effect of vaccines and antibiotics in the 20th century?

• They decreased the lifespan of humans.

• They had no significant impact on health.

• They increased the incidence of diseases.

• They have increased lifespans for those who have access.

What was the primary goal of the Green Revolution that started in the 1950s and 60s?

• To decrease the world's population

• To increase the use of organic farming techniques

• To create new strains of high-yielding grain crops

• To reduce the use of chemical fertilizers