Poverty and Globalization

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What is the term used to describe the process by which the world's economies, cultures, and populations become increasingly interconnected and interdependent?

  1. Globalization

  2. Internationalization

  3. Interdependence

  4. Global Village


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Globalization is the term used to describe the process by which the world's economies, cultures, and populations become increasingly interconnected and interdependent.

Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of poverty?

  1. Lack of access to basic necessities

  2. Low income

  3. High levels of education

  4. Social exclusion


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Poverty is characterized by a lack of access to basic necessities, low income, and social exclusion. High levels of education are not a common characteristic of poverty.

What is the term used to describe the process by which the benefits of globalization are unequally distributed, leading to increased poverty and inequality?

  1. Global Inequality

  2. Economic Disparity

  3. Social Exclusion

  4. Marginalization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Global inequality is the term used to describe the process by which the benefits of globalization are unequally distributed, leading to increased poverty and inequality.

Which of the following is NOT a potential negative consequence of globalization?

  1. Increased poverty and inequality

  2. Environmental degradation

  3. Cultural homogenization

  4. Increased economic growth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Globalization can lead to increased poverty and inequality, environmental degradation, and cultural homogenization. However, it can also lead to increased economic growth.

What is the term used to describe the process by which people are forced to leave their homes and communities due to poverty, conflict, or environmental disasters?

  1. Displacement

  2. Migration

  3. Refugeeism

  4. Asylum


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Displacement is the term used to describe the process by which people are forced to leave their homes and communities due to poverty, conflict, or environmental disasters.

Which of the following is NOT a potential positive consequence of globalization?

  1. Increased cultural diversity

  2. Increased economic opportunities

  3. Improved communication and transportation

  4. Increased social inequality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Globalization can lead to increased cultural diversity, increased economic opportunities, and improved communication and transportation. However, it can also lead to increased social inequality.

What is the term used to describe the process by which countries become more economically integrated with each other?

  1. Economic Integration

  2. Globalization

  3. International Trade

  4. Foreign Direct Investment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Economic integration is the term used to describe the process by which countries become more economically integrated with each other.

Which of the following is NOT a potential negative consequence of displacement?

  1. Increased poverty and inequality

  2. Social unrest

  3. Environmental degradation

  4. Increased economic growth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Displacement can lead to increased poverty and inequality, social unrest, and environmental degradation. However, it can also lead to increased economic growth.

What is the term used to describe the process by which countries become more culturally integrated with each other?

  1. Cultural Integration

  2. Globalization

  3. International Exchange

  4. Cultural Exchange


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cultural integration is the term used to describe the process by which countries become more culturally integrated with each other.

Which of the following is NOT a potential positive consequence of economic integration?

  1. Increased economic growth

  2. Improved living standards

  3. Increased cultural diversity

  4. Increased social inequality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Economic integration can lead to increased economic growth, improved living standards, and increased cultural diversity. However, it can also lead to increased social inequality.

What is the term used to describe the process by which countries become more politically integrated with each other?

  1. Political Integration

  2. Globalization

  3. International Cooperation

  4. Global Governance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Political integration is the term used to describe the process by which countries become more politically integrated with each other.

Which of the following is NOT a potential negative consequence of political integration?

  1. Increased conflict and instability

  2. Loss of national sovereignty

  3. Increased economic growth

  4. Improved living standards


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Political integration can lead to increased conflict and instability, loss of national sovereignty, and improved living standards. However, it can also lead to increased economic growth.

What is the term used to describe the process by which countries become more environmentally integrated with each other?

  1. Environmental Integration

  2. Globalization

  3. International Environmental Cooperation

  4. Global Environmental Governance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Environmental integration is the term used to describe the process by which countries become more environmentally integrated with each other.

Which of the following is NOT a potential positive consequence of environmental integration?

  1. Reduced pollution and environmental degradation

  2. Increased economic growth

  3. Improved living standards

  4. Increased social inequality


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Environmental integration can lead to reduced pollution and environmental degradation, increased economic growth, and improved living standards. However, it can also lead to increased social inequality.

What is the term used to describe the process by which countries become more technologically integrated with each other?

  1. Technological Integration

  2. Globalization

  3. International Technology Transfer

  4. Global Technological Governance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Technological integration is the term used to describe the process by which countries become more technologically integrated with each other.

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