Which of the following is NOT an example of globalization?

North Korea limited trade and communication with other countries

Why are monsoons essential for this region?

Cool the temperature, To support water thirsty crops like rice

How would you describe the population of Monsoon Asia as a whole?

Highly populated, Somewhat populated

China’s population rapidly increased in the 20th century due to...

The desire to have more workers to become an industrial power

How would you describe the population density of Monsoon Asia?

Densely populated along the coasts

Which of the following are NOT negative impacts of tourism on the Sherpa community?

Having to travel to another country for mountaineering training for months

Which of the following are positive impacts of tourism on the Sherpa community?

Higher paying wages compared to other jobs in the area

Winter Monsoons are characterized by

Cool, dry air moving south, Dry, drought like conditions

An ethnic group who live at high altitudes around Everest

Which of the following is NOT correct about "outsourcing?"

It increases costs of producing goods/ services.

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1
Which of the following is NOT an example of globalization?
People on every continent hearing The Beatles, a British band, on the radio
Companies having centers and locations around the world
North Korea limited trade and communication with other countries
A religion spreading around the world
2
The flow of goods and services across national borders, with little or no government control
Multinational Corporation
Free Trade
Comparative Advantage
Globalization
3
Why are monsoons essential for this region?
To reduce comercial pollution
Cool the temperature
They help clear trash
To support water thirsty crops like rice
4
India’s population is rapidly growing, causing many concerns. Which of the following is not a concern?
decreasing access to clean water for drinking, hygiene, sanitation, cooking
Not enough food to feed their entire population
A large illiterate population
Some areas don’t have enough plumbing and good enough water treatment
5
How would you describe the population of Monsoon Asia as a whole?
Highly populated
Somewhat populated
barely populated
6
China’s population rapidly increased in the 20th century due to...
A high increase of immigration from surrounding East Asian countries
It’s fears of getting colonized by Europe, Larger population= larger army
The desire to have more workers to become an industrial power
Cultural beliefs that large families demonstrated a person’s wealth
7
The only way to address concerns of population growth is to slow down and limit the number of children born
True
False
8
How would you describe the population density of Monsoon Asia?
Sparsely populated along the equator
Densely populated in the northwest
Sparsely populated on the islands
Densely populated along the coasts
9
Which of the following are NOT negative impacts of tourism on the Sherpa community?
Not being seen as equals to the foreign climbers
Risks of physical harm and death are more likely for Sherpa porters
Foreigners misunderstanding religious/cultural significance of Mt. Everest
Having to travel to another country for mountaineering training for months
10
Which of the following are positive impacts of tourism on the Sherpa community?
Worldwide fame for summiting Mount Everest
Increased control over the local tourism industry
Higher paying wages compared to other jobs in the area
Leading international clients who listen to their expertise
11
Winter Monsoons are characterized by
Cool, dry air moving south
Heavy rainfall
Dry, drought like conditions
Warm, humid air that moves north
12
The Sherpa are
The name given to porters on Everest
A religious sect whose monasteries are located around Everest
Receiving the majority of funds spent by climbing tourists
An ethnic group who live at high altitudes around Everest
13
Which of the following is NOT correct about "outsourcing?"
It can reduce labor costs.
It involves a company hiring another country to do certain work activities.
It increases costs of producing goods/ services.
Outsourcing countries are often in developing companies.

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