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Imagine a Cambodian farmer grows delicious mangoes. Which of these is an example of how global trade can help the farmer?

• A nearby market burns down, destroying the farmer's mango stand.

• Other countries refuse to buy the farmer's mangoes.

• A company in Japan buys many of the farmer's mangoes to sell in their stores.

• A strong storm destroys the mango crops.

Why might countries sometimes argue over the price of goods they trade with each other?

• Countries always want to sell their goods for the highest price possible.

• Countries want to make sure they are getting a fair deal and not being overcharged.

• Countries only care about making money and don't worry about fairness.

• Countries believe they should only trade with their closest neighbors.

What is one way that cooperation between countries can help everyone?

• Countries can work together to protect the environment and reduce pollution.

• Countries can refuse to share any of their resources with other countries.

• Countries can build high walls and stop all trade with other nations.

• Countries can only focus on their own problems and ignore the needs of others.

Imagine a factory in Vietnam makes shoes. If the cost of shipping those shoes to other countries suddenly increases, what might happen?

• The price of the shoes will likely go down.

• The factory might have to close because it costs too much to sell the shoes.

• People in other countries will buy more of the shoes.

• The factory will be able to make more shoes and earn more money.

How can conflict between countries sometimes hurt everyone involved?

• Countries that are fighting can focus on helping each other.

• Wars and trade disputes can damage the economy and make life harder for people.

• Countries in conflict always find ways to work together for the benefit of all.

• Fighting between countries usually leads to everyone becoming richer.

TRUE or FALSE: Globalization can lead to the spread of goods, services, and ideas across the world.

(a)  

TRUE or FALSE: One potential positive effect of globalization is increased unemployment in some industries due to competition from cheaper labor in other countries.

(a)  

TRUE or FALSE: Globalization can increase cultural exchange by bringing people from different cultures into contact with each other.

(a)  

TRUE or FALSE: The environment can be positively impacted by globalization through increased pollution and the depletion of natural resources.

(a)  

TRUE or FALSE: Globalization can lead to greater interdependence between countries, meaning that events in one country can have a significant impact on others.

(a)