Traverse Quiz: [Chapters #36-39]

Which title could be used for the following chart labels: *connects people globally *makes it easier for people to commute *makes the spread of information faster and more accessible

• Benefits of Technology
• Making Travel Easier
• Recent Innovations

What motives do countries like Mexico, the Unites States, & Canada have for forming trade blocs such as the USMCA?

• to gain additonal revenue through tariffs on imported goods
• to restrict their trading network
• to make trade with certain countries faster and easier

What does USMCA stand for?

• United Service Men Caring for Americans
• United States Mexico Canada Agreement

Why are lingua francas useful?

• They allow people who do not share a native language to communicate
• They allow people to feel more independent
• They help professors translate ancient texts, manuscripts & carvings

Why might a problem in one country lead to a shortage of products in another country?

• disruption of the global supply chain
• rising prices for goods and services

What would represent a problem in the supply chain?

• a cargo ship gets stuck
• not enough people working in the factory
• a pandemic like Covid-19
• All are correct

How are food insecurity and child labor similar?

• Both are found only in rural areas.
• Both negatively impact educational outcomes

How do lower rates of development in some countries contribute to poor health outcomes?

• Dependence on farming increases the likelihood of work-related injury.
• People have less access to life-saving medical innovations.
• Fewer natural resources result in less food productivity.

Which is a challenge well-intentioned NGOs may face in some areas of the world?

• They may fail to understand the needs of the people they wish to help.
• They may not be able to meet the needs of all their member countries.
• They may face a veto vote that prevents them from providing services.

What does this photograph suggest about how this NGO offers support to people and communities around the world?

• It delivers humanitarian relief following disasters.
• It provides education and training for women.