4.1.5 Quiz: The Global Economy

Question

Question 2 of 10

How has globalization resulted in increasing environmental damage around the world?

A. The profit motive drives companies that are competing in the global marketplace to exploit natural resources.

B. Weak governments are less and less able to enforce the environmental regulations that protect against pollution.

C. Companies are able to benefit from lower labor costs, which enable them to use natural resources more efficiently.

OD. Improvements in technology have enabled companies to introduce more-efficient processes.

Answer 1

A. The profit motive drives companies that are competing in the global marketplace to exploit natural resources.