vocabulary
vocab.
Other countries
Globalization
Words to Know
100
the way a system is generally developing or changing; current style
trend
100
to enter into or make an agreement
contract
100
Name the two countries we outsource most of our jobs to
China and India
100
How is globalization shrinking the world?
We are able to communicate with others around the world easily.
100
telecommunications
electronic systems for communicating at a distance
200
the act; way, or amount of using
usage
200
sound; based on strong reasons or facts
valid
200
In what way does China hope its products will be different in the future?
China wants their products designed in their country.
200
Give one reason why American companies outsource jobs?
$
200
offshore
located in a foreign country
300
to organize people or things so that they work or go well together
coordinate
300
far away from other people or places
isolated
300
Name a country that makes much of our clothing and other goods.
China or India
300
Federal
related to the central government
400
working well, quickly, and without wasting time or energy
efficient
400
from or of one's own country; not involving other countries
domestic
400
About how many Indian college students graduate each year?
3 million
400
By what year was the whole world sharing products, ideas, and even people. (When did globalization begin)?
2000
400
restrictive
limiting
500
the basic foundation a company, city, state, or country needs in order to function well
infrastructure
500
a new invention, method, or idea
innovation
500
About how many post-secondary students does China currently have?
17 million
500
By when (range of years) was the desktop computer becoming trendy?
Late 1980s
500
The political cartoon in the workshop, what was it a picture of?
American graduates with graduation caps made in China
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