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What term refers to the worldwide coming together of countries and nations facilitated by advances in technology?

  • Isolationism
  • Localization
  • Globalization (correct)
  • Protectionism

What is one negative consequence of globalization mentioned in the text?

  • Job losses in industrialized countries (correct)
  • Increased job opportunities globally
  • Decrease in competition
  • Higher wages for workers

What technological advancements facilitate globalization according to the text?

  • Postal service and bicycles
  • Mobile phones and airplanes (correct)
  • Telegraph and steam engines
  • Smoke signals and horse carriages

Which of the following is a downside of globalization as highlighted in the text?

<p>Exploitation of workers in economically disadvantaged countries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does globalization impact the environment negatively as per the text?

<p>Increased transportation of goods leading to higher carbon dioxide emissions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it stated in the text that the effects of globalization depend on people's actions?

<p>To show that globalization is neutral but its impacts vary based on how it is managed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea conveyed about globalization in the text?

<p>Globalization has both positive and negative consequences depending on how it is managed. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does globalization impact job markets according to the text?

<p>Globalization results in job losses in industrialized countries but job gains in economically disadvantaged countries. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributes to the ecological impact of globalization?

<p>Increased transportation of goods due to globalization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way do technological advancements facilitate globalization?

<p>By enhancing worldwide connections through tools like mobile phones and the Internet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the impact of globalization on product availability?

<p>Globalization allows companies from different countries to offer products globally. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized about the neutrality of globalization in the text?

<p>Globalization can have different effects based on how individuals manage its opportunities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential negative consequence of globalization mentioned in the text?

<p>Job losses in industrialized countries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does globalization impact workers in economically disadvantaged countries?

<p>Leads to exploitation and poor labor conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant ecological impact of globalization mentioned in the text?

<p>Higher carbon dioxide emissions from increased transportation of goods (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does globalization affect the availability of products in different countries?

<p>Allows companies to offer products in other countries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized regarding the effects of globalization according to the text?

<p>The effects depend on how individuals handle the opportunities presented by globalization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do technological advancements play in facilitating globalization?

<p>They allow for easier exchange of information and products globally (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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