Ch. 19 Minnesota in the Modern World

Technology is the use of _______ to solve practical problems.

• fashion

• vehicles

• science

• simple machines

Globalization is the process of bringing together economies and societies of the ________.

• classroom

• world

• universe

• southern hemisphere

What are some benefits of investing in robotic milking?

• Cows have a less stressful life and farmers' schedules can be more flexible.

• Robotic milking increases the fat content of milk.

• Robotic milking eliminates the need for any human supervision.

• Robotic milking reduces the amount of water cows need.

Minnesota’s farms changed in the late 1990s and early 2000s by _____

• becoming less industrialized and having much smaller farms

• becoming more industrialized and having fewer farms that were much larger

How did the changes on farms affect people in rural communities, both positively and negatively?

• Some who owned small farms were reluctant to change or could not afford to buy high-tech equipment. Thousands of farms went out of business. For others growth made farming more profitable.

• Most rural communities experienced only positive effects, with all farmers quickly adapting to new technology and increasing their profits.

• The changes led to a complete abandonment of farming in rural areas, with everyone moving to cities for work.

• Rural communities were unaffected by these changes, as traditional farming methods remained dominant and profitable.

Name three products Minnesota company 3M has produced.

• Sandpaper, Scotch Tape, Post-It Notes

• Toothpaste, Light Bulbs, Televisions

• Laptops, Smartphones, Headphones

• Shoes, Backpacks, Sunglasses

What are some changes that have allowed nations around the globe to connect more easily with each other?

• Improvements in air travel and transportation, advances in technology, treaties and trade agreements about selling goods

• Increased isolationism and stricter border controls

• Reduction in communication networks and limited trade

• Decline in international cooperation and fewer global organizations

Drawbacks of globalization for Minnesota

• Difficult to compete with firms in other countries, reducing American workforce by moving jobs overseas

• Increased job opportunities, more local businesses thriving

• More government support for local industries, increased domestic employment

• Stronger local economies, more investment in local infrastructure

Benefits of globalization for Minnesota

• New jobs for Minnesotans, new markets for Minnesota products, affordable imported goods to Minnesota

• Decreased international trade, higher prices for imported goods

• Less access to foreign products, fewer cultural exchanges

• Reduced global communication, limited travel opportunities

7. Select two examples of technologies being used today in Minnesota classrooms that were not being used 25 years ago.

• Overhead projectors and chalkboards

• Interactive whiteboards and iPads or Chromebooks

• Filmstrip projectors and cassette players

• Typewriters and floppy disks