Question 1

Media's power as information gatekeepers has been undercut by
A)local television stations and newspapers.
B)microblogs on the Internet.
C)decline in newspaper subscription.
D)growth in functional illiteracy.

Accepted Answer

Microblogs on the Internet, such as Twitter and Facebook, have given individuals the ability to share and access information on a global scale without going through traditional media gatekeepers. This has undercut media's power as the sole source of information for the public. The decline in newspaper subscription and growth in functional illiteracy may have also had an impact on media's power, but to a lesser extent compared to the rise of microblogs on the Internet. Local television stations and newspapers still have some power as information gatekeepers, but they are not as influential as they once were.

Question 2

Corbridge and Kumar's study of participatory development in India found that its greatest success was among
A)the poorest farmers of a region.
B)landless peasants.
C)better off farmers and particular local groups.
D)urban politicians and business men.

Accepted Answer

Corbridge and Kumar's study found that participatory development had the greatest success among better off farmers and particular local groups in India. The study highlighted the importance of mobilizing existing social groups and working with intermediaries who had existing relationships with local communities. The study also found that the impact of participatory development on poorer and landless communities was limited. Therefore, option A and B are incorrect. Option D is also incorrect as the study focused on rural development, not urban politics or business.

Question 3

Define "horizontal integration." Try to find out how many retail chain outlets in your local mall are owned by the same parent corporation.

Accepted Answer

Horizontal integration involves a company owning others that are in the same field - such as clothing companies really being owned by one company but seeming like separate entities. An example of horizontal integration is the Gap being owned by the same company as Old Navy and Banana Republic. In Pleasant Prairie,Wisconsin there is an outlet mall that contains each of these stores within what is considered a city block. Taco Bell is also owned by Yum! Brands,and they also own KFC and Pizza Hut.

Question 4

Miami is more linked to Latin America than Los Angeles.

Accepted Answer

Miami is located in the state of Florida, which is much closer to Latin America than California (where Los Angeles is located). Miami also has a large population of people with Latin American heritage, and it is a major hub for commerce and travel between Latin America and the United States. Los Angeles does have a significant Latin American population as well, but it is not as closely tied to the region in the same way that Miami is.

Question 5

Globalization is the inevitable outcome of modern spatial processes.

Accepted Answer

Globalization is influenced by various factors, including political, economic, and cultural decisions, and is not solely an inevitable outcome of spatial processes.

Question 6

The World Bank,IMF and WTO are seen as carrying out the Washington Consensus.

Accepted Answer

The Washington Consensus refers to a set of free-market economic policies recommended by the World Bank, IMF, and US Treasury Department in the 1980s and 1990s. These institutions have been seen as the main proponents and enforcers of the Washington Consensus.

Question 7

According to Ken Foote,memorials create a sense of common purpose.

Accepted Answer

Ken Foote, a professor of geography at the University of Connecticut, states that memorials create a sense of common purpose, as they remind people of important events or individuals and bring people together to reflect and remember.

Question 8

According to Castells,networks lead to increased regional inequities.

Accepted Answer

According to Castells, the rise of networks can lead to increased regional inequities as some regions may be better suited to benefit from the network society than others. This can lead to a concentration of wealth and power in certain areas, while other regions are left behind.

Question 9

The _________ are examples of the Walt Disney Corporation's vertical integration.
A)Disney Channel and McDonalds
B)ESPN Zone and Pixar
C)Disneyland Resort and the Gap
D)Disney Cruise Line and Miami

Accepted Answer

Vertical integration refers to a company owning and controlling different stages in the production and distribution of its products. ESPN Zone and Pixar are examples of Disney owning companies in different stages of the entertainment industry, thus exhibiting vertical integration. The other options do not showcase Disney's vertical integration.

Question 10

According to Manuel Castells,a set of interconnected nodes is a(n)
A)transport system.
B)circulation manifold.
C)network.
D)communication nexus.

Accepted Answer

Manuel Castells defines a set of interconnected nodes as a network, which can refer to various types of networks such as social networks, communication networks, or transport networks. Therefore, option C is the most appropriate answer.

Question 11

Study of participatory development showed higher levels of success among the poorest farmers in rural India because they had the most to gain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Study of participatory development showed higher levels...

Question 12

Annual meetings of the World Social Forum,a network of socialist organizations,take place in
A)Washington, DC.
B)Porto Alegre, Brazil.
C)Paris, France.
D)Moscow, Russia.

Accepted Answer

The annual meetings of the World Social Forum take place in Porto Alegre, Brazil. This city has been the main venue of the World Social Forum since its beginning in 2001, except for some editions that have been held in other cities such as Mumbai, India and Tunis, Tunisia.

Question 13

________________ is an example of time-space compression
A)The Industrial Revolution
B)The Internet
C)Horizontal integration
D)Community-supported agriculture

Accepted Answer

The Internet has greatly reduced the amount of time and space required to communicate and access information, thus compressing time and space.

Question 14

In our diverse world,it is important to remember that ______________________.
A)genders are equal around the globe
B)stereotypes exist because they are true
C)each place is unique
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

It is important to remember that each place is unique. This means that different cultures, ethnicities, and backgrounds should be respected and valued for their differences. It is not accurate to say that genders are equal around the globe because there are still many countries and societies where women are not treated equally to men. Additionally, stereotypes are often inaccurate and harmful generalizations that should not be perpetuated.

Question 15

The study of global cities showed that _____ is the most globally connected city in the world.
A)New York
B)Tokyo
C)London
D)Chicago

Accepted Answer

The study of global cities, known as the Globalization and World Cities (GaWC) Research Network, ranks cities according to their global connectivity based on economic, political, and cultural factors. In the most recent ranking, published in 2020, London was named the most globally connected city in the world, followed by New York and Tokyo. Chicago did not make the top 10 in this ranking.

Question 16

Central to globalization is
A)cultural convergence of media.
B)resource scarcities.
C)population growth.
D)trade.

Accepted Answer

Trade is at the core of globalization, as it involves the flow of goods, services, capital, and ideas across borders. This has played a significant role in facilitating economic development and integration among countries, leading to greater interdependence and cooperation. While cultural convergence, resource scarcities, and population growth can also be factors in globalization, they are not as central as trade.

Question 17

Media corporations which integrate ownership in a variety of points along the production and consumption chain are examples of
A)vertical integration.
B)television networks.
C)longitudinal cooperation.
D)monopolies.

Accepted Answer

Vertical integration refers to a business model where a company owns and controls multiple points along the production and consumption chain. In the case of media corporations, this could include owning TV stations, production studios, distribution channels, and even cable or satellite networks. By controlling these different parts of the industry, media corporations can exert significant influence over the content that is produced, distributed, and consumed. This can lead to concerns over concentration of power and the potential for anticompetitive behavior.

Question 18

Global shipping lanes are the most abundant _________________________
A)in the southern hemisphere
B)between the Indian and Atlantic Ocean
C)between Europe and Southwest Asia
D)in the northern hemisphere

Accepted Answer

According to data from the International Chamber of Shipping, the busiest shipping lanes are located in the northern hemisphere, with the North Atlantic leading in terms of number of ships passing through.

Question 19

___________ are among the cities with the highest connection to New York City.
A)Chicago and Houston
B)Dallas and Boston
C)London and Singapore
D)Hong Kong and Cairo

Accepted Answer

London and Singapore are major global financial hubs with strong economic and cultural ties to New York City, making them highly connected to it.

Question 20

Some cultures exhibit a strong resistance to the influences of globalization,even though the effort may not be successful.What are some of the reasons why this is so? Think of reasons why your own culture might resist outside influence.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some cultures exhibit a strong resistance to...

Quiz 14: Globalization and the Geography of Networks

Media's power as information gatekeepers has been undercut by

Corbridge and Kumar's study of participatory development in India found that its greatest success was among

Define "horizontal integration." Try to find out how many retail chain outlets in your local mall are owned by the same parent corporation.

Miami is more linked to Latin America than Los Angeles.

Globalization is the inevitable outcome of modern spatial processes.

The World Bank,IMF and WTO are seen as carrying out the Washington Consensus.

According to Ken Foote,memorials create a sense of common purpose.

According to Castells,networks lead to increased regional inequities.

The _________ are examples of the Walt Disney Corporation's vertical integration.

According to Manuel Castells,a set of interconnected nodes is a(n)

Study of participatory development showed higher levels of success among the poorest farmers in rural India because they had the most to gain.

Annual meetings of the World Social Forum,a network of socialist organizations,take place in

________________ is an example of time-space compression

In our diverse world,it is important to remember that ______________________.

The study of global cities showed that _____ is the most globally connected city in the world.

Central to globalization is

Media corporations which integrate ownership in a variety of points along the production and consumption chain are examples of

Global shipping lanes are the most abundant _________________________

___________ are among the cities with the highest connection to New York City.

Some cultures exhibit a strong resistance to the influences of globalization,even though the effort may not be successful.What are some of the reasons why this is so? Think of reasons why your own culture might resist outside influence.