77) Which source of energy is used most in America?
A) wind
B) solar
C) coal
D) oil and gas
E) wood
78) When studying the dynamics of global population trends, it is important to remember that
A) the demand for goods worldwide may have no effect on migration patterns.
B) changes in the distribution of population among the world’s countries may fail to influence
demand.
C) the global financial crisis has caused migration from rural to urban areas within countries.
D) economic growth forecasts and assumptions about fertility rates are independent of each
other.
E) the existence of sheer numbers of people is significant in appraising potential consumer
markets.
79) Which of the following statements is true with respect to the economic effects of controlling
population growth?
A) Fertility rates increase proportionately to the rate of economic growth.
B) A decline in fertility rate is a function of economic prosperity.
C) Lower male-female ratios favor higher fertility rates.
D) Developing nations tend to have lower fertility compared to developed nations.
E) Higher population growth rates have resulted in increased global trade.
80) The population of the industrialized world is most accurately described as
A) increasing at an unprecedented pace.
B) in decline and rapidly aging.
C) mainly consisting of young adults.
D) similar to the population of developing countries.
E) remaining constant for a long time.
81) The part of the world with the largest portion of people over 65 years is also the part of the
world with the fewest number of people under age 15 years. Based on this, what might occur in
this area of the world?
A) a conscious effort to slow down rapid urbanization and industrialization.
B) a larger focus on automation and technology in industries.
C) a heavy tax burden on future workers.
D) an increased focus on lower birthrates through incentives.
E) an increase in migration to other nations.
82) What would help balance the explosive population expansion in less developed countries and
the worker shortage in industrialized regions?
A) stable worker-to-retiree ratio
B) free flow of immigration
C) better senior retirement programs
D) prenatal sex scanning
E) provisions for higher pension
83) What is the most universal means used by governments to control birthrates?
A) family planning
B) universal access to healthcare
C) high literacy levels
D) education for women
E) improved nutrition
84) In numerous cultures, a family’s only wealth is represented by the number of children they
have. This demonstrates how ________ can deter population control.
A) financial benefits
B) poor enforcement mechanisms
C) biological factors
D) government welfare schemes
E) cultural attitudes
85) In the context of global population trends, a nation needs a fertility rate of about 2.1 children
per woman to be able to
A) reduce its population.
B) maintain its population.
C) encourage immigration.
D) increase its population.
E) discourage immigration.
86) Which region is most affected by aging and thus by a steadily decreasing worker-to-retiree
ratio?
A) Africa
B) North America
C) South America
D) Asia
E) Europe
87) Countries like ________ and the U.S. epitomize the problems caused by an increasing
percentage of elderly people who must be supported by a declining number of skilled workers.
A) Brazil
B) China
C) Egypt
D) Chile
E) Japan
88) ________ represent(s) the attempts of countries to overcome economic and social
imbalances created in part by the influence of geography.
A) Import tariffs
B) Free Trade policies
C) Trade routes
D) Global migration
E) Resource sharing pacts
89) What was the earliest form of a trade route?
A) land routes
B) the Internet
C) sea routes
D) underground routes
E) air routes
90) What key tool is necessary for anyone participating in commerce in order to know where
goods and services exist and also know where they are needed?
A) sustainable development
B) expropriation
C) immigration
D) effective communications
E) political stability
91) Describe how the historical roots of Japan’s culture have influenced its contemporary
behavior and culture.
92) Explain what it means for historical records to be subjective and why a proper understanding
of this concept is essential for a marketer.
93) In the context of the subjective nature of historical events, contrast the American and
Mexican perspectives on the Monroe Doctrine. Which popular statement typifies the difference
between the perspectives?
94) Briefly describe Manifest Destiny and the Monroe Doctrine as the policies that were
accepted as the basis for U.S. foreign policy during the 19th and 20th centuries.
95) Discuss how these three statements found in the text reflect the need for a deeper
understanding of a country when participating in international trade. (1) “History is taught one
way in Mexico and another way in the United States—the United States robbed us but we are
portrayed in U.S. textbooks as bandits who invaded Texas.” (2) “We may not like gringos for
historical reasons, but today the world is dividing into commercial blocks, and we are handcuffed
to each other for better or worse.” (3) “We always have been and we continue to be a colony of
the United States.”
96) Explain, with examples, how climate and topography of a country affect its economic
profile.
97) Discuss how less-privileged nations suffer disproportionately from natural disasters such as
earthquakes and floods. Provide an example of a current situation where this is evidenced.
98) In the context of social responsibility and environmental management, what is sustainable
development?
99) The consequences of a population explosion set the stage for countries to implement some
ethical forms of population control. Describe some of the factors that must be in place in order
for these types of controls to work.
100) Explain why communication infrastructures are an integral part of international commerce.