Globalization Test

Name one disadvantage of outsourcing.

Lower wages in less developed nations as a result of companies not having to pay the workers as much. Loss of local culture.

Which of the following countries is a major contributor of leather in the manufacturing of sneakers? A) Brazil B) Taiwan C) Saudi Arabia D) Germany

A) Brazil

An example of a negative effect of globalization would be: A) The loss of Tunisian artisans skilled in making traditional Arabic instruments. B) Rising standards of living throughout South East Asia C) Asian factories losing contact with North American markets D) A decline in national GDP's around the world

A) The loss of Tunisian artisans skilled in making traditional Arabic instruments.

Which of the following technologies has contributed to globalization in recent years? A) the internet B) HD Television C) electric cars D) steam power

A) the internet

Name at least 3 modes of transportation that have helped create the globalized society we live in today.

Airplanes, railroads, large ships, cars

What comparative advantage does India have over many other countries in attracting IT jobs from the United States? A) The brain drain B) A very large and moderately educated workforce C) The millions of Hindi speakers D) Caste system

B) A very large and moderately educated workforce

Which of the following could be seen as a cause of Globalization? A) Lack of modern technology B) Improved communication such as the Internet C) Increase in illiteracy D) Loss of indigenous cultures

B) Improved communication such as the Internet

Texas is a rich source of leather because A) the lack of other resources in the state. B) the abundance of livestock in the state. C) government subsidies encourage leather crafts. D) the humid forests of East Texas provide the perfect environment for leather tanning.

B) the abundance of livestock in the state.

"Digital mapping is about to change our world by documenting the real world, then integrating the information into our computers, phones, and lifestyles. Roll over, Mason and Dixon: spurred by space photography, global satellite positioning, mobile phones, search engines and new ways of marketing information for the World Wide Web, the ancient art of cartography is now on the cutting edge." Based on this quote, information technology - A) has no practical application in the study of Geography. B) will more fully integrate geographic information into our daily lives. C) will make the study of geography unnecessary. D) will make it more difficult for the average person to apply geographic information.

B) will more fully integrate geographic information into our daily lives.

Which challenge of globalization is demonstrated by the rapid spread of SARS virus in 2003 and the H1N1 flu in 2009? A) Cultural movements that limit vaccinations for children B) Health problems caused by decreased government funding C) Accelerated transmission of disease due to increased travel D) Improved sanitation resulting in resistant strains of viruses

C) Accelerated transmission of disease due to increased travel

A man who lives in Bangalore, India, works in a customer-service center for a company that is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Which development helped create this economic opportunity? A) Lower costs for international transportation B) Advances in data processing C) Improvements in communication technology D) More restrictions on international trade

C) Improvements in communication technology

Which of the following has aided in the global distribution of goods the most? A) High tariffs placed on imports B) An increase in oil prices C) New forms of transportation D) Regional conflicts

C) New forms of transportation

Which of the following countries is a major contributor of rubber in the manufacturing of sneakers? A) Japan B) India C) Taiwan D) United States

C) Taiwan

In recent years companies from more developed nations have often built new production facilities in less developed nations. This outsourcing has occurred because less developed nations frequently have— A) a favorable climate B) capital resources C) a supply of inexpensive labor D) greater political stability

C) a supply of inexpensive labor

All of the following are considered forms of information technology except A) Global Information Systems (GIS) B) the Internet C) fracking D) Global Positioning System (GPS)

C) fracking

One advantage of globalization today is A) job loss B) preservation of traditional cultures C) increased access to consumer goods D) improved environmental conditions

C) increased access to consumer goods

Which of the following factors helped lead to the outsourcing of shoe manufacturing? A) decrease in demand for athletic shoes B) weakening of labor laws in the United States and Europe C) location of raw materials needed to produce shoes D) a decline of the global population

C) location of raw materials needed to produce shoes

Name one advantage of outsourcing.

Correct Response Continue It allows companies to cut costs and save money because they don't have to pay workers as much. It encourages less developed nations to educate their workforce. It creates jobs in the less developed nations.

Which of the following countries is currently involved in the design of sneakers? A) Germany B) Brazil C) Saudi Arabia D) United States

D) United States

Name one advantage of globalization.

Improved communication, better technology, improved transportation, free trade agreements, increase in job opportunities.

Explain why less-developed nations tend to attract manufacturing jobs such as the production of sneakers.

Shoe companies outsource these jobs because workers in less-developed countries normally want less money to do these types of jobs and will work in poorer conditions, saving the company a lot of money.

Name one disadvantage of globalization

pollution, damage to the environment, loss of local cultures, loss of habitat