Question

Which of the following statements is NOT true of globalization?

A. It is the close integration of countries and peoples of the world
B. Critics argue that it exploits workers and harms the environment
C. It is widely accepted as a recent phenomenon brought about by technological advancements in transportation
D. It was blamed by many for the Great Recession of 2008

Answer 1

Statement C is NOT true of globalization because it is not a recent phenomenon brought about solely by technological advancements in transportation.

Step-by-step explanation:

Out of the given options, statement C is NOT true of globalization. Contrary to this statement, globalization is not a recent phenomenon brought about solely by technological advancements in transportation. Globalization has been occurring throughout history and has been influenced by various factors such as trade, colonialism, and industrialization. Technological advancements in transportation have certainly facilitated the process of globalization, but they are not the sole cause.