Which of the following is not a factor that has encouraged globalization?
A) Technological advances
B) Increased business costs
C) The quest for global markets associated with capitalism
D) An increase in the flows of financial capital
E) Policy
Answer: B) Increased business costs
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McGraw-Hill EducationA) More pavement which can prevent rainwater from soaking into the groundB) Less tree cover (less vegetation demand for the rainwater)C) More energy to erode stream banks and cause bank failure and increased sediment lossD) More rain falls in rural areasE) Urban areas have slower stream velocity
What will be an ideal response?
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A. heavy rainfall B. an earthquake C. road construction D. quickly melted snow E. a volcanic eruption
Hydropower uses the __________ energy of water to generate electricity.
A. static B. potential C. nuclear D. kinetic
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false