Some of the Most Important Technologies That Have Contributed to Globalization

question 6

Multiple Choice

Some of the most important technologies that have contributed to globalization are

• A) E-mail
• B) Intermodal transportation
• C) The ability to digitize many different kinds of information
• D) Air travel
• E) All of the above
• F) B and D only

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