Why Hawaii Flies Its Cows
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Business, Social Studies
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11th Grade - University
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do some Hawaiian ranchers choose to transport cattle by plane instead of ship?
Planes are faster and more reliable.
The Jones Act makes shipping by sea more expensive.
There are no ships available for livestock transport.
Planes are more environmentally friendly.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a primary reason for the establishment of the Jones Act?
To support the airline industry.
To reduce shipping costs for American businesses.
To promote international trade.
To ensure a strong merchant fleet for national defense.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How has the Jones Act affected the American shipping industry's global competitiveness?
It has increased American shipping's global market share.
It has reduced American shipping's global market share.
It has had no impact on global competitiveness.
It has made American shipping more competitive.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the criticisms of the Jones Act mentioned in the video?
It reduces the number of American sailors.
It leads to increased pollution.
It limits the construction of new ships.
It makes international shipping more expensive.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do some ships not take advantage of the Jones Act waivers during disasters?
There are no benefits to using the waivers.
Ships are often committed elsewhere.
The waivers are not well-publicized.
The waivers are too expensive.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do special interest groups play in the continuation of the Jones Act?
They lobby to maintain the act for their benefit.
They have no influence on the legislation.
They lobby for its repeal.
They promote international shipping alternatives.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a consequence of the Jones Act on consumer prices?
It has no effect on consumer prices.
It decreases consumer prices.
It increases consumer prices.
It stabilizes consumer prices.
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