How does globalization impact the development of local
economies? (1 point)
Globalization forces local economies to become more
diverse so that they can remain self-sufficient.
Globalization does not impact local economies since it
primarily deals with international trade.
Globalization often leads to local economies becoming
more specialized, leading to interdependence.
Globalization has led local urban centers to focus on
primary industries in order to compete on an international
scale.
Globalization often leads to local economies becoming more specialized, leading to interdependence.
What is a way that technology is being used to protect the
natural environment in agriculture? (1 point)
Agriculture is becoming less mechanized to prevent
excessive changes to the environment.
Chemical technology is being used to increase aquatic
plant growth.
More land is being used for agriculture to produce more
crops to feed the growing world population.
New agricultural chemicals are being used that cause less
environmental damage.
New agricultural chemicals are being used that cause less environmental damage.
Which of the following is true of commercial agriculture in
less developed countries? (1 point)
They are established by international aid organizations to
reduce poverty.
These farms are often owned by people in developed
countries who export the crops they produce.
It originates as subsistence farms that grow because of
advanced technologies.
Subsistence farming is the only type of agriculture in less
developed countries.
These farms are often owned by people in developed countries who export the crops they produce.
Which statement best analyzes Canada’s forest products
industry? (1 point)
Canada ranks second to last in countries producing
newsprint.
Most of Canada’s forest products stay in Canada.
Canada ships the majority of its freshly cut trees to other
countries where they make forest products.
Canada exports its forest products to more than 150
countries.
Canada exports its forest products to more than 150 countries.
Which statement best analyzes how desalination allows
people to adapt to challenging locations? (1 point)
Desalination cools indoor spaces in very warm climates.
Desalination plants help those in rainy climates capture
falling rainwater.
Desalination allows water to be stored for future use in
times of drought.
Desalination allows fresh water to be made from saline
water.
Desalination allows fresh water to be made from saline water.
Which statement best characterizes an economic impact of
smartphone development? (1 point)
Smartphone development is eliminating mining jobs in
many parts of the world.
The production of smartphones is inexpensive and does
not have a far-reaching economic impact.
The mining of rare-earth elements is currently centered in
China, which poses an economic risk to other countries.
The mining of rare-earth elements is currently centered in
the U.S., giving the country an economic advantage in the
global marketplace.