Which is an example of ecotourism? (1 point) traveling to Times Square to see a Broadway show
in New York City
traveling to a sloth sanctuary in a national park in Costa Rica
traveling to visit a family member in Chicago
traveling to Vail, Colorado, to ski and stay in a luxury resort
Traveling to a sloth sanctuary in a national park in Costa Rica is an example of ecotourism.
Which of the following is a problem associated with free trade? (1 point)
increased tensions between countries as they become more self-reliant
increased prices due to more stringent environmental protections
higher consumer prices due to intensified competition between producers
loss of local jobs to international competition
Loss of local jobs to international competition is a problem associated with free trade.
How does globalization impact the development of local economies? (1 point)
Globalization does not impact local economies since it primarily deals with international trade.
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.
Globalization forces local economies to become more diverse so that they can remain self- sufficient.
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.
New agricultural chemicals are being used that cause less environmental damage.
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.
Which of the following is true of commercial agriculture in less developed countries? (1 point)
These farms are often owned by people in developed countries who export the crops they produce.
They are established by international aid organizations to reduce poverty.
Subsistence farming is the only type of agriculture in less developed countries.
It originates as subsistence farms that grow because of advanced technologies.