1.1 Multiple Choice Questions

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Chapter 1 Concepts of World Geography

1.1 Multiple Choice Questions

1) How do the authors of your text (Diversity Amid Globalization) define globalization?

• the growing interconnectedness of people and places through converging processes of

economic, political, and cultural change

• the spread of McDonald's throughout the world
• the trend toward international trade agreements among the countries of the world
• the pattern of increasing telephone and Internet connections around the world
• the growth of international and supranational organizations uniting the world's people

Answer: A

Diff: 1

Topic/Section: 1 Converging Currents of Globalization

National Geo Std: 11 & 3

Bloom's Taxonomy: Synthesis/Evaluation

Global Sci. Std: 1

Learning Obj.: 1.1 Identify the different components of globalization, including their controversial aspects.

2) Some might argue that globalization is the most fundamental reorganization of our planet's social and economic structures since which of the following events?

• Ice Age
• Demographic Transition
• Industrial Revolution
• World War II
• the Renaissance

Answer: C

Diff: 4

Topic/Section: 1 Converging Currents of Globalization

National Geo Std: 3 & 17

Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension

Global Sci. Std: 2 & 7

Learning Obj.: 1.1 Identify the different components of globalization, including their controversial aspects.

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2 Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc.3) What do most scholars agree is the most significant component of globalization?

• climate change
• political transition around the planet
• international terrorism
• cultural hybridization
• economic reorganization of the world

Answer: E

Diff: 3

Topic/Section: 1 Converging Currents of Globalization

National Geo Std: 11 & 3

Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension

Global Sci. Std: 2 & 7

Learning Obj.: 1.1 Identify the different components of globalization, including their controversial aspects.4) Which of the following is an example of the criminal element of globalization?

• drugs
• pornography and prostitution
• terrorism
• drugs, pornography and prostitution
• terrorism, drugs, pornography and prostitution

Answer: E

Diff: 1

Topic/Section: 1 Converging Currents of Globalization

National Geo Std: 11 & 3

Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension

Global Sci. Std: 2 & 7

Learning Obj.: 1.1 Identify the different components of globalization, including their controversial aspects.

5) Which of the following groups is most likely to disrupt local ecosystems as they search for natural resources and manufacturing sites?

• governments
• transnational firms
• indigenous ethnic groups
• international organizations, such as the United Nations
• non-governmental organizations, such as Greenpeace

Answer: B

Diff: 4

Topic/Section: 1 Converging Currents of Globalization

National Geo Std: 16 & 11

Bloom's Taxonomy: Application/Analysis

Global Sci. Std: 2 & 7

Learning Obj.: 1.1 Identify the different components of globalization, including their controversial aspects.

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3 Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc.6) Which of the following problems does international globalization tend to exacerbate?

• climate change
• air and water pollution
• deforestation
• climate change, air pollution and water pollution
• air and water pollution, climate change, and deforestation

Answer: E

Diff: 2

Topic/Section: 1 Converging Currents of Globalization

National Geo Std: 14 & 16

Bloom's Taxonomy: Application/Analysis

Global Sci. Std: 2 & 7

Learning Obj.: 1.1 Identify the different components of globalization, including their controversial aspects.7) All of the following are arguments in favor of globalization, EXCEPT

• globalization is a logical expression of international capitalism that will benefit all peoples

and all nations.

• globalization encourages the spread of beneficial new technologies and ideas.
• the removal of trade barriers will cause inefficient local industries to become more efficient,

and more able to compete internationally.

• each country and region of the world will profit by concentrating on the activities for which

they are best suited in the global economy.

• globalization will lead to world peace.

Answer: E

Diff: 5

Topic/Section: 1 Converging Currents of Globalization

National Geo Std: 13 & 3

Bloom's Taxonomy: Synthesis/Evaluation

Global Sci. Std: 2 & 7

Learning Obj.: 1.1 Identify the different components of globalization, including their controversial aspects.

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4 Copyright © 2015 Pearson Education, Inc.8) All of the following are arguments against globalization, EXCEPT

• globalization is not a "natural" process.
• globalization is a policy promoted by free-trade advocates, capitalist countries, and

multinational firms, all of which benefit from the process.

• policies of globalization increase the differences between rich and poor in the world.
• globalization will lead to the use of nuclear weapons.
• globalization is dangerously unstable.

Answer: D

Diff: 5

Topic/Section: 1 Converging Currents of Globalization

National Geo Std: 16 & 11

Bloom's Taxonomy: Synthesis/Evaluation

Global Sci. Std: 2 & 7

Learning Obj.: 1.1 Identify the different components of globalization, including their controversial aspects.

9) What is the neutral position on globalization, according to your text's authors?

• Globalization will eventually fail.
• Globalization is avoidable with cooperative effort.
• Globalization will not be as bad as the critics believe it will be.
• Globalization will bring more good than bad.
• Globalization is probably unavoidable, but it can be managed.

Answer: E

Diff: 4

Topic/Section: 1 Converging Currents of Globalization

National Geo Std: 3 & 13

Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension

Global Sci. Std: 2 & 7

Learning Obj.: 1.1 Identify the different components of globalization, including their controversial aspects.10) Which of the following would NOT reflect Friedman's notion of a flat earth?

• the ability of financial capital and production to flow easily from one place to another
• the ability of financial capital to change locations to take advantage of technological

innovation

• the ability of financial capital to change locations to take advantage of labor costs
• the ability of financial capital to develop new products that can be shipped and sold anywhere
• there are local differences in geographies that may encourage or inhibit the flow of ideas and

goods around the globe

Answer: E

Diff: 4

Topic/Section: 1 Converging Currents of Globalization

National Geo Std: 3 & 13

Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge/Comprehension

Global Sci. Std: 2 & 7

Learning Obj.: 1.1 Identify the different components of globalization, including their controversial aspects.

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