Geography 2 Midterm

The interconnection of the world today is often referred to as

• Nationalism

• Communism

• Globalization

• Isolationism

What countries are a part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

• United States

• Mexico

• Germany

• Canada

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

Bringing goods IN from another country to sell.

• import

• export

Sending goods to another country to sell.

• import

• export

1. A tax on goods coming into a country is called a ______

1. When a country's culture spreads to another country, it is an example of __.

• nationalism

• urbanization

• cultural diffusion

• xenophobia

What is the primary goal of nationalism?

• • A) To promote global trade

• • B) To prioritize national interests and culture

• • C) To encourage international cooperation

• • D) To spread cultural influences

What is the role of international organizations (like the UN) in globalization?

• To promote peace and cooperation among nations.

• To create tariffs.

• To facilitate conflicts

• To increase exports.

Which of the following is an example of an import for the United States?

• • A) A car manufactured in Japan and sold in the United States

• • B) An American movie shown in France

• • C) A French cheese produced in France

• • D) A Chinese smartphone used in China