Question 1

One study completed in the 1990s concluded that the annual value of nature's worth to humanity amounts to approximately $33 trillion.

Accepted Answer

The study referred to is commonly known as the "Costanza et al. (1997) study" which estimated the annual value of ecosystem services provided by nature to be around $33 trillion.

Question 2

The gravest threat to Kenya's elephant population as discussed in case study 1.1 was:
A) illegal poaching
B) too many foreign eco-tourists
C) soil erosion resulting from high-tech agriculture
D) the election of Daniel Moi as president
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The case study (1.1) clearly indicates that the gravest threat to Kenya's elephant population was illegal poaching. In the 1970s and 1980s, Kenya experienced a surge in illegal poaching due to the international demand for ivory, resulting in a significant decline in the elephant population.

Question 3

The rate of deforestation increased greatly between 1940 and 1960, but later began a steady decline from 1960 to 2000 because of the increased clout of environmental NGOs.

Accepted Answer

While deforestation rates did begin to decline after 1960, it was not solely due to the influence of environmental NGOs. Other factors such as government policies, economic shifts, and technological advancements also played a role.

Question 4

Multilateralism, idealism, and human security all describe patterns in:
A) U.S. foreign policy
B) Canadian foreign policy
C) Russian foreign policy
D) Chinese foreign policy
E) German foreign policy

Accepted Answer

Multilateralism, idealism, and human security are all key principles of Canadian foreign policy. Canada has been a strong advocate for the UN and other multilateral organizations, and has a long-standing commitment to promoting human rights and conflict resolution through diplomacy and cooperation. These values often guide Canadian foreign policy decisions and actions.

Question 5

Pick the qualities associated with Benjamin Barber's sense of McWorld?
A) parochial and tribal
B) emotional and centripetal
C) market-driven and integrative
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Benjamin Barber's sense of McWorld is characterized by a market-driven and integrative approach, where economic globalization leads to homogenization and standardization of cultures and values. The other qualities mentioned, such as parochial and tribal or emotional and centripetal, are characteristics of what Barber calls "Jihad," the oppositional force to McWorld.

Question 6

Which term captures the essence of today's fears as related to the nuclear dilemma:
A) MAD
B) communism
C) Japanese revanchism
D) NNPT
E) proliferation

Accepted Answer

Proliferation best captures the current fear related to the nuclear dilemma as it refers to the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries or groups, leading to an increasingly volatile global situation. The other options do not accurately reflect today's fears: MAD (Mutually Assured Destruction) was a concept popular in the Cold War era; communism is no longer a major threat; Japanese revanchism is specific to Japan; and NNPT (Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty) is an agreement aimed at preventing proliferation, rather than a reflection of current fears.

Question 7

Premeditated, indiscriminate political or ideological violence targeted for civilian populations defines:
A) the chief activity undertaken by the government of Burma
B) military globalization
C) terrorism
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Terrorism is defined as premeditated, indiscriminate political or ideological violence targeted for civilian populations. None of the other choices accurately describe this definition.

Question 8

The terms spaceship earth, world without walls, and global village are all:
A) major categories of globalization
B) phrases invented by journalist Thomas Friedman
C) meaningless exaggerations
D) metaphors for the concept of globalization
E) strictly economic in their implications

Accepted Answer

Spaceship earth, world without walls, and global village are metaphors used to describe the concept of globalization. They represent the interconnectedness of the world and the notion that national borders are becoming less important in a globalized world.

Question 9

Examples of borderless athletes include:
A) all professional athletes
B) Brett Hull, Mike Richter, and Steve Yzerman
C) Vlade Divac, Hakeem Olajuwon, and Hideo Nomo
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Vlade Divac is from Serbia, Hakeem Olajuwon is from Nigeria, and Hideo Nomo is from Japan. These athletes represent different countries and backgrounds, making them borderless. Not all professional athletes are borderless as some may exclusively represent one country or have a strong national identity. Brett Hull, Mike Richter, and Steve Yzerman are all former NHL players who primarily represented Canada and the United States, respectively. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Question 10

Journalist Thomas Friedman's analysis emphasizes globalization's:
A) direct causation for September 11, 2001
B) democratizing effect
C) being overrated by most writers
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Friedman argues in his book "The Lexus and the Olive Tree" that globalization has a democratizing effect, as it spreads technology, information, and economic opportunities to more countries and people around the world. He does not directly link globalization to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and does not argue that it is overrated.

Question 11

The belief that small can be beautiful fits snugly with which concept?
A) sustainability
B) profligacy
C) economic growth as the great human imperative
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The concept of sustainability prioritizes maintaining ecological balance and resource use that can be maintained indefinitely. The belief that small can be beautiful aligns with this concept by emphasizing the importance of preserving local communities and resources, rather than relying on large-scale, resource-intensive systems.

Question 12

Which term fits the symbolic content that underlay the Al-Qaeda attack on the U.S.?
A) fundamentalism vs. secularism
B) traditionalism vs. modernity
C) tribalism vs. cosmopolitanism
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

The Al-Qaeda attack on the U.S. can be symbolically interpreted through various lenses, including fundamentalism vs. secularism (reflecting ideological and religious divides), traditionalism vs. modernity (highlighting the clash between old-world values and modern lifestyles), and tribalism vs. cosmopolitanism (indicating a conflict between local identities and global integration). These dimensions collectively contribute to understanding the motivations and symbolic underpinnings of the attack.

Question 13

Global warming is associated with:
A) burning fossil fuels
B) melting polar ice caps
C) melting icecaps in Andes mountains
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

Global warming is caused by the emission of greenhouse gases, which are primarily produced by burning fossil fuels. The increase in global temperature as a result of global warming is causing polar ice caps to melt, which is leading to rising sea levels. Additionally, melting ice caps in the Andes mountains can also be linked to global warming. Therefore, all of the given choices are associated with global warming.

Question 14

Which in NOT one of the factors contributing to global health crisis associated with infectious diseases?
A) ecological trespassing by humans
B) over-prescription of antibiotics
C) ozone depletion
D) poor sanitation and impure water supplies
E) social disruptions caused by civil wars

Accepted Answer

Ozone depletion is not directly related to the global health crisis associated with infectious diseases. The other factors listed (ecological trespassing, over-prescription of antibiotics, poor sanitation and impure water supplies, and social disruptions caused by civil wars) all contribute to the spread and incidence of infectious diseases.

Question 15

Which country most often gets accused of cultural imperialism:
A) China
B) Russia
C) France
D) Burma
E) United States

Accepted Answer

The United States is often accused of cultural imperialism due to the global reach of American popular culture, such as Hollywood movies, fast food chains, and music. Some argue that this presence has a homogenizing effect on local cultures and undermines their uniqueness.

Question 16

Which of the following qualifies as a "weed species" in the U.S.:
A) sucker fish
B) rattle snakes
C) zebra mussel
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Accepted Answer

A weed species is a plant or organism that grows and spreads aggressively, causing harm to the environment and native species. Sucker fish and rattle snakes are not plants, and therefore cannot be considered weed species. Zebra mussels, however, are an invasive species that can outcompete native species and disrupt ecosystems, making them a weed species in the U.S.

Question 17

Which NGO most directly criticizes the conscience-less profit motive that directs many MNCs:
A) doctors without borders
B) Global Exchange
C) Worldwatch Institute
D) Greenpeace
E) Amnesty International

Accepted Answer

Global Exchange is known for its direct criticism of the profit motives that guide many multinational corporations (MNCs), focusing on promoting fair trade and corporate accountability to ensure ethical practices.

Question 18

Viruses and bacteria are:
A) exactly the same thing
B) both inorganic
C) affected equally by antibiotics
D) affected very differently by antibiotics
E) both only half alive

Accepted Answer

Viruses are different from bacteria in that they are not considered to be alive and reproduce only inside a host cell. Antibiotics are only effective against bacteria and do not work against viruses. Therefore, viruses and bacteria are affected very differently by antibiotics.

Question 19

Kenya's Richard Leakey's publicity stunt involving a mountain of ivory tusks well illustrates the fundamental economics principles of supply and demand.

Accepted Answer

Richard Leakey's publicity stunt involved burning a mountain of ivory tusks, which was intended to decrease the supply of ivory in the market and increase its perceived value, thereby reducing demand for it. This illustrates the basic economic principle of supply and demand, as the decrease in supply led to an increase in the perceived value of ivory and a decrease in demand for it.

Question 20

Author Benjamin Barber's analysis in Jihad vs. McWorld can be best characterized as:
A) an overarching synthesis
B) an overarching thesis
C) an overarching antithesis
D) empirical micro-analysis
E) empirical macro-analysis

Accepted Answer

The answer of Author Benjamin Barber's analysis in Jihad vs....

Quiz 1: Globalization

One study completed in the 1990s concluded that the annual value of nature's worth to humanity amounts to approximately $33 trillion.

The gravest threat to Kenya's elephant population as discussed in case study 1.1 was:

The rate of deforestation increased greatly between 1940 and 1960, but later began a steady decline from 1960 to 2000 because of the increased clout of environmental NGOs.

Multilateralism, idealism, and human security all describe patterns in:

Pick the qualities associated with Benjamin Barber's sense of McWorld?

Which term captures the essence of today's fears as related to the nuclear dilemma:

Premeditated, indiscriminate political or ideological violence targeted for civilian populations defines:

The terms spaceship earth, world without walls, and global village are all:

Examples of borderless athletes include:

Journalist Thomas Friedman's analysis emphasizes globalization's:

The belief that small can be beautiful fits snugly with which concept?

Which term fits the symbolic content that underlay the Al-Qaeda attack on the U.S.?

Global warming is associated with:

Which in NOT one of the factors contributing to global health crisis associated with infectious diseases?

Which country most often gets accused of cultural imperialism:

Which of the following qualifies as a "weed species" in the U.S.:

Which NGO most directly criticizes the conscience-less profit motive that directs many MNCs:

Viruses and bacteria are:

Kenya's Richard Leakey's publicity stunt involving a mountain of ivory tusks well illustrates the fundamental economics principles of supply and demand.

Author Benjamin Barber's analysis in Jihad vs. McWorld can be best characterized as: