Social Studies 10-1 // U1L2 Quiz with Complete Solutions

Social Studies 10-1 // U1L2 Quiz with Complete Solutions "Glocal" sums up the idea that things that happen at a global level, such as international trade, affect things that happen at a local level, such as what you buy in local stores —and vice versa. t Transnational corporations are a significant factor of globalization as they are companies based in various nations, rather than being based in one country. f A "McJob" refers to a position held by someone at McDonald's restaurants. f Transnational companies share their profits equally with the nations in which they operate. f Transportation is an essential force of globalization, and large container ships in particular play a significant role in globalization. t passenger jets have played a significant role in globalization by making it possible for people to easily move around the world. t the flow of information is essential to globalization. The development of letter mail revolutionized this process in the 20th century. f the World Wide Web is a significant force of globalization as it connects consumers across the world, and enables many people to work and communicate from any location with an internet connection. t media has hindered globalization by broadcasting many perspectives rather than just local ones. f media concentration refers to the use of electronic technology to integrate media such as newspapers, books, TV, and the Internet. f media convergence refers to a trend that places ownership of newspapers and other media in the hands of a few large corporations. f economies of scale refers to savings that come from producing, using, and buying things in large quantities. t Economy of scale is important because it ensures that growers are well paid for their production. f a problem with globalization is that there is no connection between economic concerns and political decisions. f the "banana wars" refers to a price war between rivaling banana producers Chiquita, Dole, and Del Monte. f large scale land clearing to grow crops such as bananas can lead to a reduction of biodiversity in those regions. t One way consumers can help to shape globalization is to seek out alternate products from the more mainstream ones - such as organic products, or fair trade products. t globalization can lead to environmental issues such as deforestization and chemical herbicide and pesticide spraying. t globalization can lead to social problems when indigenous people are displaced in favour of cleared land for crops. t some people believe that globalization may lead to the homogenization of cultures, or in other words, the segregation of cultures within society. f "Acculturation" refers to the cultural changes that occur when two cultures accommodate, or adapt to, each other's worldview — the way they see the world. t accommodation occurs when the culture of a minority group is absorbed by another culture. In this process, the cultural identity of the minority group disappears as its members take on the identity of the other culture. f assimilation involves accepting and creating space for one another. f the forces of globalization are like a