Globalization: 1900 to Today
The World Trade Organization (WTO), formed in 1995, is primarily responsible for:
Promoting environmental activism.
Regulating international trade.
Providing humanitarian aid.
Enforcing human rights laws.
What is a multinational corporation?
A company that operates in only one country.
A company owned by multiple governments.
A company operating in multiple countries.
A company focused solely on environmental conservation.
Which of the following has been a primary driver of modern globalization?
Increased isolationism
Decreased international trade
Capitalism and democracy
Strict regulation of technology
Which of the following statements best compares the Spanish Flu pandemic to the AIDS epidemic?
The Spanish Flu had a greater impact on global security, while AIDS primarily affected economic systems.
The Spanish Flu primarily affected developed nations, while AIDS disproportionately impacted developing nations.
The Spanish Flu spread more rapidly and infected a larger percentage of the global population in a shorter time compared to AIDS.
The Spanish Flu led to significant environmental degradation, while AIDS did not have any environmental consequences.
Which of the following statements accurately evaluates the Green Revolution?
It uniformly improved environmental conditions and increased food production.
It decreased food production while improving environmental conditions.
It increased food production but also had negative environmental consequences.
It had no impact on food production or environmental conditions.
Which of the following describes the relationship between globalization and deforestation?
Globalization has led to decreased deforestation due to increased environmental awareness.
Globalization has no impact on deforestation rates.
Deforestation drives globalization by creating new trade routes.
Globalization drives deforestation through agriculture and industrialization.
What was the primary function of Penicillin?
To fight bacterial infections
To increase agricultural output
To improve air travel
To enhance communication technologies

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How did containerization primarily affect global trade?
It decreased the speed of shipping goods.
It made shipping more expensive and less efficient.
It revolutionized shipping and global trade by making it faster and more efficient.
It had no significant impact on global trade.
Which environmental problem is most directly associated with increased industrial activity due to globalization?
Preservation of rainforests
Decreased carbon emissions
Climate change
Reduction in pollution
Which of the following best analyzes the effectiveness of the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement?
Both agreements successfully eliminated carbon emissions globally.
The Kyoto Protocol was more effective than the Paris Agreement due to stricter enforcement mechanisms.
The Paris Agreement is considered more comprehensive because it includes more countries and focuses on long-term goals compared to the Kyoto Protocol.
Neither agreement had any measurable impact on global carbon emissions.