CHAPTER 32 SECTION 5

What happened to the ship carrying sneakers in 1990?

• It was hit by a storm.

• It was hijacked.

• It arrived safely.

• It sank completely.

How many pairs of shoes spilled into the ocean?

• 30,000 pairs

• 80,000 pairs

• 50,000 pairs

• 100,000 pairs

What is the main method of transporting sneakers from Asia?

• Airplane

• Truck

• Train

• Container ship

Why are shipping containers efficient?

• They can carry thousands of pairs of sneakers.

• They are very small.

• They are expensive.

• They are colorful.

What is a key factor in globalization?

• Using bicycles

• Using airplanes

• Increasing the cost of shipping

• Lowering the cost of shipping

How long did it take a sailing ship to circle the globe around 1500?

• One month

• Two weeks

• One year

• Two to three years

How long does it take a space shuttle to travel around the world?

• Less than two hours

• One month

• One day

• One week

What is the least expensive way to move goods over long distances?

• By airplane

• By container ship

• By walking

• By bicycle

How long does the trip to the United States usually take by ship?

• One day

• Two weeks to a month

• One year

• Two days

What are freight containers made of?

• Steel

• Plastic

• Glass

• Wood