Global Cities

Which of the following statements best describes Shenzhen, China? A. It is an emerging global city. B. It is a declining global city. C. It is a former global city. D. It never was a global city. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Typical characteristics of global cities include all of the following except __________. A. being at the center of the world's economy and trade B. being networked with the rest of the world C. being culturally isolationist D. being wealthy and influential in business Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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The increasing economic, cultural, political, and social connections between people around the world is called __________. A. the world marketplace B. socialization C. connectivity D. globalization Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Cities such as Geneva, Switzerland; Brussels, Belgium; and Washington, DC, are considered global cities primarily due to their influence in world __________. A. religion B. culture C. trade, banking, and finance D. government Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Influential global cities are located disproportionately in certain parts of the world. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Outsourcing has been particularly detrimental to employment in which American industries? A. manufacturing and customer service B. health care and dental care C. agriculture and food processing D. research and development Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Humans perceive the size of the world based on all of the following factors except __________. A. the number of miles around the Equator B. how long it takes to get somewhere C. how quickly they can communicate with someone D. the amount of time it takes to ship goods somewhere Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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US music is popular in Europe, and Japanese music is popular among many people in the US. This kind of artistic and entertainment connection is an example of a(n) __________ connection. A. cultural B. economic C. industrial D. political Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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What is a multinational corporation? A. a corporation that operates in multiple countries B. a corporation that has its corporate charter in Delaware C. a corporation that has moved across the border from one country to another D. a corporation that acts as a holding company for many worldwide corporations Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Which of the following statements provides the best analysis of what happened to Detroit, Michigan? A. Accelerated globalization drew manufacturing away from Detroit to other countries. B. Detroit remade itself from a global manufacturing city to a world-renowned cultural center. C. Detroit responded to the 2008 economic downturn by hiring workers displaced from other industries. D. Countries moved their auto manufacturing plants to Detroit to take advantage of their skilled workers and product innovations. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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The most significant factor that has resulted in an unequal society in Johannesburg, South Africa, is its __________. A. dependence on gold and diamond industries, goods that rise and fall rapidly in price B. history of segregation and apartheid C. climate, which is unsuitable for agriculture D. history of conflict with its neighbors Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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Paris, London, New York, and Tokyo are all significant because __________. A. they are the most populated cities in the world B. they are the largest cities in the world when measured in terms of area C. they are global cities due to their influence in government, culture, and the world economy D. they have the largest economic growth of all cities in the world Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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