CHAPTER 32 SECTION 4

How many pieces can a single sneaker have?

• 100

• 50

• 25

• 10

How many people are needed to assemble one pair of sneakers?

• 120

• 50

• 200

• 10

Where were most sneakers made before the 1970s?

• India

• United States

• Vietnam

• China

Why did sneaker companies move production offshore?

• To find better materials

• To reduce costs

• To improve quality

• To increase styles

Which country was a primary location for sneaker production in the 1970s?

• South Korea

• Vietnam

• India

• China

What advantage did South Korea offer for sneaker production?

• High wages

• No factories

• Expensive materials

• Low-wage workers

What happened to wages in South Korea by the 1990s?

• They disappeared

• They rose significantly

• They stayed the same

• They decreased

Where did sneaker production move after South Korea?

• United States

• Britain

• China

• Germany

Which countries are known for sneaker production today?

• Vietnam and South Korea

• Germany and India

• China and Indonesia

• United States and Britain

What is a reason for moving sneaker production to low-wage countries?

• To increase prices

• To reduce labor costs

• To improve quality

• To find new designs